Firearm assembly

A firearm assembly for a firearm having a reciprocating bolt, the assembly comprising:

• a lower receiver frame having an upper surface defining a horizontal plane;
• a hammer pivotally connected to the lower receiver frame;
• a sear pivotally connected to the lower receiver frame and movable between a retention position operable to restrain the hammer and a release position operable to enable striking motion of the hammer;
• an elongated link having a planar form overlaying the upper surface of the lower receiver frame;
• the elongated link having opposed major upper and lower surfaces, a forward end, and an opposed rear end, and movable between a link forward position and a link rearward portion;
• the link forward end having a bolt engagement element;
• the elongated link having a trigger release engagement element protruding away from at least one of the upper and lower surfaces;
• the sear having a portion operably engaged by the sear engagement element;
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• wherein the portion of the sear extends overhanging above a portion of the major upper surface of the elongated link.