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DOG LOCK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dog lock
1, record 1, English, dog%20lock
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An English "dog lock," so called because a small dog, or catch, held the cock in place and prevented the musket from discharging accidentally. 2, record 1, English, - dog%20lock
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... evidence indicates that one and possibly two firearms employed an "English" or "dog" style of lock. Developed during the first quarter of the 17th century, the term refers to the large external, dog-leg safety catch which engaged a notch at the rear of the cock. Although the flintlock ... incorporated a more sophisticated internal half-cock safety system, dog locks were probably still manufactured to the end of the century as a cheaper alternative. 3, record 1, English, - dog%20lock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- platine "dog lock"
1, record 1, French, platine%20%5C%22dog%20lock%5C%22
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- platine de type dog lock 1, record 1, French, platine%20de%20type%20dog%20lock
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première de ces deux platines est du type dog lock, se distinguant par un chien à renfort annulaire et encoche, cette dernière permettant l'enclenchement d'un crochet extérieur servant de sécurité supplémentaire, lorsque le chien se trouve en position «semi-armée». 1, record 1, French, - platine%20%5C%22dog%20lock%5C%22
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Forestry Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dog lock 1, record 2, English, dog%20lock
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification and nomenclature of logging winches. 2, record 2, English, - dog%20lock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Exploitation forestière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- blocage à crabot
1, record 2, French, blocage%20%C3%A0%20crabot
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification et nomenclature des treuils forestiers. 2, record 2, French, - blocage%20%C3%A0%20crabot
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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