Revolver's firing lever (7)

I believe the answer is:

trigger

(Other definitions for trigger that I've seen before include "prompt" , "Set in motion - say gunfire" , "Start" , "Cause (device) to operate" , "Gun release mechanism" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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