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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

A flintlock has three positions for the hammer: uncocked, half-cocked and fully cocked. In the fully cocked position the gun is ready to fire. If the trigger moves the sear just a bit, it releases the tumbler. In the half-cocked position you can load the gun. The trigger is locked in the half-cocked position and cannot release the tumbler ... After you fire the gun, it is in the uncocked position.  3, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT

The soldier would place his revolver in the half cocked position. This is a special loading position built into the revolver. The soldier pulls the hammer back halfway, until it reaches a catch or stop ... the trigger is locked into a safety position and cannot be pulled to fire the gun. To release this half cocked position the hammer must be pulled back further to full cock.  2, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Le RSS [Repeatable Secure Striker] est un système plus sécurisant, car le percuteur est complètement au repos jusqu'au moment ou la détente est actionnée. Il n'y a pas de ressort pour propulser la détente dans la direction de feu. Cette position de repos réduit fortement les risques d'un départ accidentel.  3, record 1, French, - au%20repos

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish