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Record 1 1991-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Firearm mechanism in which the hammer and hammer spring are located within the frame and the trigger assembly is in the lower tang. It is generally found on double-barrelled firearms.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Mécanisme d'arme à feu dans lequel le chien et son ressort sont logés dans la bascule et le mécanisme de détente est à même la sous-garde. On le voit surtout sur les armes à feu à canons jumelés.

OBS

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

Spanish

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