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VERROU GLISSIERE [2 records]

Record 1 2025-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

A mechanical safety device that locks the carrier or action bar of a slide-action weapon in the forward position when the weapon is cocked.

OBS

If the weapon is to be opened without firing, the slide lock must be manually operated.

OBS

slide lock: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Dispositif mécanique de sécurité d'une arme à feu à pompe, bloquant l'élévateur ou la tige de commande en position avant lorsque le fusil est armé.

OBS

Si l'arme doit être ouverte sans tirer, le verrou de glissière doit être neutralisé manuellement.

OBS

verrou de glissière : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

sécurité de fermeture : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères

Spanish

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