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SIDELOCK ACTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Firearm mechanism in which the firing system is attached to a sideplate rather than being integral with the frame.

OBS

It is seen on most types of muzzle-loaders, early single shot breech loaders and on many double-barrelled shotguns and rifles.

Key term(s)
  • side-lock action
  • sidelock action

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Mécanisme d'arme à feu dans lequel le dispositif de mise de feu est monté sur une plaque latérale (platine) au lieu d'être à même la carcasse.

OBS

On le voit sur la plupart des armes à feu à chargement par la bouche, des premières armes à feu à un coup à chargement par la culasse et sur plusieurs fusils et carabines à canons jumelés.

OBS

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

Spanish

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