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Record 1 1991-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Pivoting piece at the heel of the butt or buttplate of some machine-guns, which is rested on top of the shoulder to aid in stabilizing the weapon during firing, e.g. C9 light machine-gun.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Pièce pivotante au talon de la crosse ou de la plaque de couche de certaines mitrailleuses, qu'on appuie sur le dessus de l'épaule pour aider à stabiliser l'arme durant le tir. e.g. la mitrailleuse légère C9.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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