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Record 1 2004-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Term used for firearms on which the barrel(s) tip(s) down at the muzzle to expose the chamber(s) for loading or unloading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Terme employé pour désigner les armes à feu dont le ou les canons pivotent vers le bas, exposant la ou les chambres pour le chargement ou le déchargement.

OBS

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

Spanish

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