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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Piece added to, or a portion of, the frame of a revolver that covers the sides of the hammer to prevent it from catching in clothing when the revolver is carried on the person.  2, record 1, English, - hammer%20shroud

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The hammer shroud was a slick alternative to hammerless revolvers. It allowed the user to easily thumbcock the weapon but still shielded the hammer from contact with potentially-clinging objects. This was accomplished by forming a smooth, metal envelope to encapsulate the hammer. This envelope had a narrow notch that ran vertically allowing just the merest portion of the hammer to protrude.  3, record 1, English, - hammer%20shroud

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Pièce rapportée ou partie de la carcasse couvrant les côtés du chien d'un revolver pour l'empêcher de s'accrocher dans les vêtements lorsque le revolver est porté sur la personne.  1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20de%20chien

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

écran de chien : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.  2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cran%20de%20chien

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish