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HALF COCKED [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- half-cocked
1, record 1, English, half%2Dcocked
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- half cocked 2, record 1, English, half%20cocked
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flintlock has three positions for the hammer : uncocked, half-cocked and fully cocked. In the fully cocked position the gun is ready to fire. If the trigger moves the sear just a bit, it releases the tumbler. In the half-cocked position you can load the gun. The trigger is locked in the half-cocked position and cannot release the tumbler... After you fire the gun, it is in the uncocked position. 3, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The soldier would place his revolver in the half cocked position. This is a special loading position built into the revolver. The soldier pulls the hammer back halfway, until it reaches a catch or stop... the trigger is locked into a safety position and cannot be pulled to fire the gun. To release this half cocked position the hammer must be pulled back further to full cock. 2, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- au repos
1, record 1, French, au%20repos
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- au cran de repos 2, record 1, French, au%20cran%20de%20repos
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le RSS [Repeatable Secure Striker] est un système plus sécurisant, car le percuteur est complètement au repos jusqu'au moment ou la détente est actionnée. Il n'y a pas de ressort pour propulser la détente dans la direction de feu. Cette position de repos réduit fortement les risques d'un départ accidentel. 3, record 1, French, - au%20repos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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