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DROPPING BLOCK ACTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Single-shot, lever action firearm mechanism in which the breechblock slides vertically, e.g. Sharps, Winchester M1885 and Ruger no 1 rifles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Mécanisme d'arme à feu, à levier et à un coup, dans lequel le bloc-culasse coulisse verticalement, e.g. les carabines Sharps, Winchester M1885 et Ruger no 1.

OBS

mécanisme à culasse tombante : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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