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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform.  3, record 1, English, - Picatinny%20rail

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The rail was originally for scopes. However, once established, the use of the system was expanded to other accessories, such as tactical lights, laser aiming modules, night vision devices, reflex sights, foregrips, bipods and bayonets. Because they were originally designed and used for telescopic sights, the rails were first used only on the receivers of larger caliber rifles. But their use has extended to the point that Picatinny rails and accessories have replaced iron sights in the design of many firearms, and they are also incorporated into the undersides of semi-automatic pistol frames and even on grips.  3, record 1, English, - Picatinny%20rail

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The Picatinny rail is a United States military standard (MIL-STD-1913) accessory mounting rail.  4, record 1, English, - Picatinny%20rail

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Rail pour accessoires d'armes conforme à la norme militaire des États-Unis (MIL-STD-1913).  3, record 1, French, - rail%20Picatinny

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish