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SNAPHAUNCE LOCK [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

An early form of flint lock wherein the frizzen (battery) and the pan cover are two separate parts.

OBS

On firing, the pan cover is moved out of the way and the flint strikes the frizzen located beside the pan.

Key term(s)
  • snaphance lock

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Version primitive de la platine à silex dans laquelle la batterie et le couvre-bassinet sont des pièces distinctes.

OBS

Lors du tir, le couvre-bassinet est déplacé hors du chemin et le silex frappe la batterie située près du bassinet.

OBS

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

Spanish

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