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Record 1 2002-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Method of operation on semi-automatic or automatic firearms in which the force derived from the propellant gases is used to unlock the breech and then to complete the extraction, ejection and cocking portion of the cycle of operation. It is usually in conjunction with a spring which returns the operating parts in battery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Mode de fonctionnement d'armes à feu semi-automatiques ou automatiques dans lesquelles la force des gaz propulsifs sert à déverrouiller la culasse et ensuite à accomplir les étapes d'extraction, d'éjection et de chargement du cycle de fonctionnement. A ce mode de fonctionnement s'ajoute d'habitude l'usage d'un ressort pour ramener les pièces mobiles en batterie.

OBS

fonctionnement par emprunt de gaz : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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