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EXTRACTOR CAM [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

On top break revolvers, disc shaped piece with a hook on its outer diameter which pivots on the joint pivot screw and impinges directly on the extractor rod to push out the extractor when breaking the firearm.

OBS

For example, the Enfiled No. 2 revolver has an extractor cam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Sur certains revolvers à bascule, rondelle à rebord en forme de crochet, pivotant sur la charnière et frappant la tige d'extraction pour actionner l'extracteur lorsqu'on ouvre l'arme à feu.

OBS

Par exemple, la came d'extracteur du revolver Enfield nº2.

OBS

came d'extracteur terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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