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FIRING PIN [78 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bolt sleeve
1, record 1, English, bolt%20sleeve
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In some bolt-action rifles, a closure component at the rear of the bolt that holds and guides the cocking piece and firing pin. 2, record 1, English, - bolt%20sleeve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A bolt sleeve often contains the safety. 2, record 1, English, - bolt%20sleeve
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bolt sleeve: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - bolt%20sleeve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouchon de culasse
1, record 1, French, bouchon%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans certains fusils à verrou, pièce de fermeture à l'arrière du verrou qui retient et guide le talon du percuteur et le percuteur. 2, record 1, French, - bouchon%20de%20culasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bouchon de culasse porte souvent la sûreté. 2, record 1, French, - bouchon%20de%20culasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bouchon de culasse : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 1, French, - bouchon%20de%20culasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dead trigger
1, record 2, English, dead%20trigger
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A dead trigger is a condition when you pull the trigger and the hammer fails to go forward striking the firing pin. 1, record 2, English, - dead%20trigger
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détente inactive
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tente%20inactive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- détente morte 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9tente%20morte
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une détente inactive dénote une situation où, lorsqu'on appuie sur la détente, le chien n'avance pas, il ne frappe pas le percuteur et aucun «clic» ne se fait entendre. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9tente%20inactive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- live trigger
1, record 3, English, live%20trigger
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A live trigger is a condition when you pull the trigger and the sear disengages, allowing the hammer to go forward, [strike] the firing pin, [and make a] slight sound... 1, record 3, English, - live%20trigger
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détente active
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9tente%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une détente active dénote une situation où, lorsqu'on appuie sur la détente, on peut entendre le «clic» du chien qui frappe le percuteur en avançant. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9tente%20active
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-07-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bolt carrier group
1, record 4, English, bolt%20carrier%20group
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BCG 1, record 4, English, BCG
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assembly situated in the upper receiver of a rifle that consists of a bolt, a bolt carrier, and a firing pin. 1, record 4, English, - bolt%20carrier%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bolt carrier group; BCG: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 4, English, - bolt%20carrier%20group
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- groupe porte-culasse
1, record 4, French, groupe%20porte%2Dculasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble composé du percuteur, du porte-culasse et du verrou, se trouvant dans la carcasse supérieure d'un fusil. 1, record 4, French, - groupe%20porte%2Dculasse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe porte-culasse : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - groupe%20porte%2Dculasse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-04-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rim-fire primer
1, record 5, English, rim%2Dfire%20primer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A primer that is built into the base of the cartridge case. 2, record 5, English, - rim%2Dfire%20primer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is described as rim fire because the firing pin strikes the rim of the base of the cartridge case, collapsing it to pinch and ignite the primer composition at that point. 1, record 5, English, - rim%2Dfire%20primer
Record 5, Key term(s)
- rimfire primer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amorce à percussion annulaire
1, record 5, French, amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion%20annulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- amorce à percussion latérale 2, record 5, French, amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- amorce périphérique 3, record 5, French, amorce%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- amorce annulaire 4, record 5, French, amorce%20annulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amorce qui se trouve dans le bourrelet de la douille d'une cartouche. 5, record 5, French, - amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion%20annulaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le trou du percuteur est désaxé dans la tête de la culasse pour pouvoir s'adapter à l'amorce périphérique caractéristique de la cartouche calibre .22. 3, record 5, French, - amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion%20annulaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une amorce annulaire est à l'intérieur de la douille, contrairement à une amorce centrale qui est dans une capsule serrée à la douille. 4, record 5, French, - amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion%20annulaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- needle-gun
1, record 6, English, needle%2Dgun
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- needle gun 2, record 6, English, needle%20gun
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rifle of the later 19th century having a needle-shaped firing pin which, upon penetrating a paper, oiled linen or oiled silk cartridge, passes through the powder charge to detonate the cap located at the base of the bullet. 1, record 6, English, - needle%2Dgun
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fusil à aiguille
1, record 6, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fusil [...] dans lequel le choc d'une aiguille est libéré par la détente contre une amorce placée au culot de la cartouche. 2, record 6, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le fusil à aiguille est] le premier type de fusil dont le chargement se fait par la culasse et non par la bouche; l'aiguille est l'ancien nom désignant le percuteur. 3, record 6, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hinge roller
1, record 7, English, hinge%20roller
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grasp the firing pin housing cap with the right hand; with your left hand, support the breech operating lever dog and hinge roller. 1, record 7, English, - hinge%20roller
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cylindre de la charnière
1, record 7, French, cylindre%20de%20la%20charni%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saisissez la coiffe du logement du percuteur avec la main gauche, et soutenez le butoir du levier de manœuvre de la culasse ainsi que le cylindre de la charnière avec la main gauche. 1, record 7, French, - cylindre%20de%20la%20charni%C3%A8re
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- firing pin shoulder
1, record 8, English, firing%20pin%20shoulder
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A component of the breech-block. 1, record 8, English, - firing%20pin%20shoulder
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
firing pin shoulder : applies to the Cougar. 2, record 8, English, - firing%20pin%20shoulder
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- épaulement du percuteur
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9paulement%20du%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composant du bloc-culasse. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9paulement%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
épaulement du percuteur : s'applique au Cougar. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9paulement%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
épaulement du percuteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9paulement%20du%20percuteur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-10-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ignition delay
1, record 9, English, ignition%20delay
correct, NATO
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time lapse between the moment of administration of the firing signal or firing stimulus to the primer and the moment of irreversible function of the explosive train, or the moment a specified condition is reached, such as a specified gas pressure in a combustion chamber. 1, record 9, English, - ignition%20delay
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The firing stimulus may be an electric pulse, the impact of a striking pin, a flame, etc. 1, record 9, English, - ignition%20delay
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The condition to be reached may be a specified pressure in a combustion chamber. 1, record 9, English, - ignition%20delay
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- retard d’allumage
1, record 9, French, retard%20d%26rsquo%3Ballumage
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temps écoulé entre l’application du signal ou du stimulus de mise à feu à l’amorce et le moment où le fonctionnement de la chaîne pyrotechnique est irréversible ou l’atteinte d’une condition spécifiée, telle qu’une pression des gaz dans une chambre de combustion. 1, record 9, French, - retard%20d%26rsquo%3Ballumage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le stimulus de mise à feu peut être une impulsion électrique, l’impact d’un percuteur ou une flamme. 1, record 9, French, - retard%20d%26rsquo%3Ballumage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La condition [...] peut être une pression spécifiée dans une chambre de combustion. 1, record 9, French, - retard%20d%26rsquo%3Ballumage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-09-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- firing pin safety plunger 1, record 10, English, firing%20pin%20safety%20plunger
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- poussoir de sécurité du percuteur
1, record 10, French, poussoir%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20du%20percuteur
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- firing pin
1, record 11, English, firing%20pin
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- firing hammer 2, record 11, English, firing%20hammer
- percussion hammer 3, record 11, English, percussion%20hammer
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component of a firearm which strikes the percussion cap to detonate it. 4, record 11, English, - firing%20pin
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes called "hammer nose" on some revolvers or "striker" on some firearm designs. 5, record 11, English, - firing%20pin
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
firing pin : term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 6, record 11, English, - firing%20pin
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- percuteur
1, record 11, French, percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- chien percutant 2, record 11, French, chien%20percutant
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce métallique qui, dans une arme à feu, est destinée à frapper l'amorce et la faire détoner. 3, record 11, French, - percuteur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 11, French, - percuteur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
percuteur : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 4, record 11, French, - percuteur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- percutor
1, record 11, Spanish, percutor
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- aguja percutora 2, record 11, Spanish, aguja%20percutora
correct, feminine noun
- aguja de percusión 3, record 11, Spanish, aguja%20de%20percusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vástago metálico de las armas de fuego que, armadas éstas, es mantenido hacia atrás y, al dispararlas con el gatillo, es proyectado hacia adelante por un resorte y hiere con su extremo puntiagudo la cápsula del cartucho, provocando la detonación del fulminante. 1, record 11, Spanish, - percutor
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una vez insertado un cartucho en la recámara, en forma manual, el martillo queda enganchado atrás y listo para iniciar el disparo. Mediante una acción manual o accionamiento de un dispositivo del arma, dicho martillo se lleva a su posición más adelantada haciendo contacto con la aguja percutora. Se efectúa una presión sobre la cola del disparador y se activan los mecanismos internos que hacen que el martillo vaya hacia su posición más retrasada, comprimiendo el muelle o resorte real, para luego liberarse de la acción del disparador y desplazarse violentamente hasta impactar en la parte posterior de la aguja percutora, la cual impacta en la cápsula fulminante iniciando el proceso de disparo. 4, record 11, Spanish, - percutor
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- firing pin retainer
1, record 12, English, firing%20pin%20retainer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arrêtoir du percuteur
1, record 12, French, arr%C3%AAtoir%20du%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le bloc du mécanisme de mise de feu. (Obusier M109 - culasse) 2, record 12, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 3, record 12, French, - arr%C3%AAtoir%20du%20percuteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- firing mechanism lever pin
1, record 13, English, firing%20mechanism%20lever%20pin
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- goupille du levier de mise de feu
1, record 13, French, goupille%20du%20levier%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pièce du mécanisme de mise de feu. (Obusier M109 - culasse) 2, record 13, French, - goupille%20du%20levier%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 3, record 13, French, - goupille%20du%20levier%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-09-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- ignition
1, record 14, English, ignition
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the cycle of operation, portion of firing wherein the priming mixture is detonated by the firing pin blow, and the resulting flame and incandescent particles pass through the flash hole to ignite the propellant charge. 1, record 14, English, - ignition
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- mise à feu
1, record 14, French, mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cycle de fonctionnement, stade de la mise de feu au cours duquel le composé d'amorçage est détoné par le choc du percuteur et la flamme et les particules incandescentes qui en résultent passent à travers l'évent pour allumer la charge propulsive. 1, record 14, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise à feu : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 14, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2007-09-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- ignition barrel time
1, record 15, English, ignition%20barrel%20time
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Total elapsed time from the firing pin contact with the primer and the moment the projectile exits the muzzle, i. e. the sum of "ignition time" and "barrel time". 1, record 15, English, - ignition%20barrel%20time
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- temps de mise à feu et temps canon
1, record 15, French, temps%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu%20et%20temps%20canon
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle entre la percussion de l'amorce par le percuteur et la sortie du projectile de la bouche, i.e. la somme du «temps de mise à feu» et du «temps canon». 1, record 15, French, - temps%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu%20et%20temps%20canon
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temps de mise à feu et temps canon : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 15, French, - temps%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu%20et%20temps%20canon
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-03-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- firing pin protrusion
1, record 16, English, firing%20pin%20protrusion
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distance the firing pin protrudes from the breech face when it is in its most forward position. 2, record 16, English, - firing%20pin%20protrusion
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- saillie du percuteur
1, record 16, French, saillie%20du%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion du percuteur sortant de la tranche de la culasse lorsqu'il est à sa position la plus avancée. 2, record 16, French, - saillie%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saillie du percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 16, French, - saillie%20du%20percuteur
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2007-03-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ignition time
1, record 17, English, ignition%20time
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time interval between the impact of the striker or firing pin on the primer, and a rise in pressure sufficient to start the bullet from its seat. 2, record 17, English, - ignition%20time
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ignition time is usually about .0002 second. 1, record 17, English, - ignition%20time
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- temps de mise à feu
1, record 17, French, temps%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle entre la percussion de l'amorce par le percuteur et le moment où l'augmentation de la pression de la chambre commence à déloger la balle de la douille. 1, record 17, French, - temps%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le temps moyen est de ,0002 seconde. 1, record 17, French, - temps%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temps de mise à feu : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 17, French, - temps%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2007-01-15
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- percussion primer
1, record 18, English, percussion%20primer
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- percussion cap 2, record 18, English, percussion%20cap
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any primer which is initiated by a mechanical blow, i. e. by a firing pin. 3, record 18, English, - percussion%20primer
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- amorce à percussion
1, record 18, French, amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute amorce dont la mise à feu s'effectue par un choc mécanique, i.e. à l'aide d'un percuteur. 2, record 18, French, - amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amorce à percussion : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 18, French, - amorce%20%C3%A0%20percussion
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- cápsula iniciadora
1, record 18, Spanish, c%C3%A1psula%20iniciadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
- pistón 1, record 18, Spanish, pist%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- striker
1, record 19, English, striker
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- spring activated firing pin 2, record 19, English, spring%20activated%20firing%20pin
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In bolt-action rifles and some hammerless automatic pistols, a firing pin that is not activated by hammer blow but which depends on a spring. 2, record 19, English, - striker
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cocking compresses the spring and trigger pull releases it. 2, record 19, English, - striker
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- percuteur à ressort
1, record 19, French, percuteur%20%C3%A0%20ressort
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les fusils à verrou et certains pistolets automatiques sans chien, percuteur qui n'est pas actionné par la percussion d'un chien, mais qui dépend d'un ressort. 1, record 19, French, - percuteur%20%C3%A0%20ressort
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'armement compresse le ressort et l'action de la détente le déclenche. 1, record 19, French, - percuteur%20%C3%A0%20ressort
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
percuteur à ressort : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 19, French, - percuteur%20%C3%A0%20ressort
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- sear
1, record 20, English, sear
correct, noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Part of the firing mechanism, linked to the trigger, which retains the hammer, firing pin or striker in the cocked position until the trigger is pulled. 2, record 20, English, - sear
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- gâchette
1, record 20, French, g%C3%A2chette
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce du mécanisme de mise de feu, reliée à la détente, retenant le chien, le percuteur ou la masse percutante à l'armé jusqu'à ce qu'on actionne la détente. 2, record 20, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gâchette : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 20, French, - g%C3%A2chette
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- levante
1, record 20, Spanish, levante
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2005-09-13
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Horse Husbandry
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- firing mark
1, record 21, English, firing%20mark
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- firing scar 1, record 21, English, firing%20scar
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treatment of an injury with a hot iron. 1, record 21, English, - firing%20mark
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pin firing/line firing scars. 1, record 21, English, - firing%20mark
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- trace de feu
1, record 21, French, trace%20de%20feu
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tache laissée par l'application thérapeutique du feu. 1, record 21, French, - trace%20de%20feu
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- punta de fuego
1, record 21, Spanish, punta%20de%20fuego
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2005-05-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- firing pin drag mark
1, record 22, English, firing%20pin%20drag%20mark
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lateral toolmark produced on the primer of cartridges or shotshells fired in a top break firearm having excessive firing pin protrusion. 2, record 22, English, - firing%20pin%20drag%20mark
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- marque d'enclouage de percuteur
1, record 22, French, marque%20d%27enclouage%20de%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayure latérale produite sur l'amorce des cartouches tirées dans une arme à feu à bascule ayant une saillie excessive du/des percuteur(s). 1, record 22, French, - marque%20d%27enclouage%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marque d'enclouage de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 22, French, - marque%20d%27enclouage%20de%20percuteur
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- firing pin drag
1, record 23, English, firing%20pin%20drag
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Defect in top break firearms wherein excessive protrusion of a projecting firing pin(s) causes the opening of the firearm to be difficult. 2, record 23, English, - firing%20pin%20drag
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- enclouage de percuteur
1, record 23, French, enclouage%20de%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les armes à feu à bascule, défectuosité causée par la saillie excessive d'un ou des percuteurs, ce qui rend l'ouverture de l'arme à feu difficile. 1, record 23, French, - enclouage%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enclouage de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 23, French, - enclouage%20de%20percuteur
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- automatic firing pin lock
1, record 24, English, automatic%20firing%20pin%20lock
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- blocage automatique du percuteur
1, record 24, French, blocage%20automatique%20du%20percuteur
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- firing pin bushing
1, record 25, English, firing%20pin%20bushing
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- recoil plate 2, record 25, English, recoil%20plate
correct
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small disc fixed in the standing breech of certain firearms and which is pierced for the passage of a hammer-mounted firing pin. 2, record 25, English, - firing%20pin%20bushing
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- bague de percuteur
1, record 25, French, bague%20de%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- plaque de recul 2, record 25, French, plaque%20de%20recul
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rondelle fixée dans le bouclier de certaines armes à feu et qui est percée pour le passage de la pointe du percuteur d'un chien. 2, record 25, French, - bague%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bague de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 25, French, - bague%20de%20percuteur
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- firing pin safety
1, record 26, English, firing%20pin%20safety
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The safety is part of the Minimi machine-gun. 2, record 26, English, - firing%20pin%20safety
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- sécurité de percuteur
1, record 26, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- sûreté de percuteur 2, record 26, French, s%C3%BBret%C3%A9%20de%20percuteur
feminine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pièce fait partie de la mitrailleuse Minimi. 3, record 26, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20de%20percuteur
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 2005-03-04
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- firing plunger
1, record 27, English, firing%20plunger
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cutter assembly is actuated by a mine mooring striking the trip pin, which releases the spring-operated firing plunger. 2, record 27, English, - firing%20plunger
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- poussoir de mise de feu
1, record 27, French, poussoir%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 2005-03-03
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- striker
1, record 28, English, striker
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In bolt-action rifles and some hammerless automatic pistols, separate component which is released by the trigger and impinges on the firing pin. 1, record 28, English, - striker
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- masse percutante
1, record 28, French, masse%20percutante
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les fusils à verrou et certains pistolets automatiques sans chien, pièce distincte relâchée par la détente et venant frapper le percuteur. 1, record 28, French, - masse%20percutante
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 OBS
masse percutante : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 28, French, - masse%20percutante
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 2005-02-04
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- bent
1, record 29, English, bent
correct, noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
- sear notch 2, record 29, English, sear%20notch
correct
- cocking notch 3, record 29, English, cocking%20notch
correct
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transverse groove cut in the bolt, firing pin, striker or hammer, in which the sear or trigger nose engages to hold the said part in the cocked position until released by the movement of the trigger. 2, record 29, English, - bent
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- cran de l'armé
1, record 29, French, cran%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
- cran d'armé 2, record 29, French, cran%20d%27arm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Encoche taillée dans la culasse, le percuteur, la masse percutante ou le chien, où la gâchette ou le bec de la détente s'engage pour retenir ladite pièce à l'armé jusqu'à la pression de la détente. 1, record 29, French, - cran%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cran de l'armé : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 29, French, - cran%20de%20l%27arm%C3%A9
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 2004-11-18
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- short recoil
1, record 30, English, short%20recoil
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Malfunction in a semi-automatic or automatic weapon where: a. in a closed bolt design, the bolt/breechblock does not recoil sufficiently rearward to feed the next cartridge or cock the firing mechanism, or: b. in an open bolt design, the bolt/breechblock does not recoil sufficiently rearward to be engaged and retained by the sear. 1, record 30, English, - short%20recoil
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This malfunction is normally caused by the insufficiency of gas or by the gradual fouling of the weapon. Since open bolt mechanisms usually use a fixed firing pin, this condition may result in a runaway weapon, i. e. which continues firing after the trigger is released. 1, record 30, English, - short%20recoil
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- insuffisance de recul
1, record 30, French, insuffisance%20de%20recul
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incident de tir propre aux armes semi-automatiques ou automatiques qui survient: a. dans une arme à culasse fermée, lorsque la culasse ne recule pas suffisamment vers l'arrière pour alimenter la prochaine cartouche ou armer le mécanisme de mise de feu. b. dans une arme à culasse ouverte, lorsque la culasse ne recule pas suffisamment vers l'arrière pour être attrapée et retenue par la gâchette. 1, record 30, French, - insuffisance%20de%20recul
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet incident de tir est d'habitude causé par l'insuffisance de gaz ou par l'encrassement progressif de l'arme. Étant donné que les mécanismes à culasse ouverte utilisent normalement un percuteur fixe, il peut en résulter une arme emballée, i.e. qui continue à tirer après le relâchement de la détente. 1, record 30, French, - insuffisance%20de%20recul
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 2 OBS
insuffisance de recul : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 30, French, - insuffisance%20de%20recul
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 2003-12-05
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- rebounding firing pin
1, record 31, English, rebounding%20firing%20pin
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
- inertia firing pin 2, record 31, English, inertia%20firing%20pin
correct
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firing pin which automatically draws back after striking the primer. It is usually flush with the breech face when the hammer is forward and held slightly recessed in the breech face when the hammer is cocked, e. g. Browning 9 mm pistol. 2, record 31, English, - rebounding%20firing%20pin
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- percuteur rebondissant
1, record 31, French, percuteur%20rebondissant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Percuteur reculant automatiquement après avoir percuté l'amorce. Il est d'habitude à égalité de la tranche de la culasse lorsque le chien est abattu et est retenu un peu en retrait de la tranche de la culasse lorsque le chien est armé, e.g. le pistolet Browning de 9 mm. 1, record 31, French, - percuteur%20rebondissant
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percuteur rebondissant : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 31, French, - percuteur%20rebondissant
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 2003-11-19
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- firing pin extension
1, record 32, English, firing%20pin%20extension
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Floating, generally cylindrical, extension to the rear of the firing pin in some firearms, which takes the direct impact of the hammer and transmits it to the firing pin, e. g. 7. 62 mm FN C1A1 rifle. 2, record 32, English, - firing%20pin%20extension
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- rallonge de percuteur
1, record 32, French, rallonge%20de%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce flottante généralement cylindrique à l'arrière du percuteur de certaines armes à feu, qui reçoit directement le choc du chien et le transmet au percuteur, e.g. le fusil FN C1A1 de 7,62 mm. 1, record 32, French, - rallonge%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rallonge de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 32, French, - rallonge%20de%20percuteur
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- floating firing pin
1, record 33, English, floating%20firing%20pin
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Firing pin which is unrestrained by a spring or other mechanical means, e. g. 5. 56 mm C7 and C8 weapons. 1, record 33, English, - floating%20firing%20pin
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- percuteur flottant
1, record 33, French, percuteur%20flottant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Percuteur n'étant pas restreint par un ressort ou autre moyen mécanique, e.g. les armes C7 et C8 de 5,56 mm. 1, record 33, French, - percuteur%20flottant
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 OBS
percuteur flottant : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 33, French, - percuteur%20flottant
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- firing-pin spring rear seating
1, record 34, English, firing%2Dpin%20spring%20rear%20seating
correct
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, Key term(s)
- firing pin spring rear seating
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- point d'attache arrière du ressort de percuteur
1, record 34, French, point%20d%27attache%20arri%C3%A8re%20du%20ressort%20de%20percuteur
masculine noun
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
Record 35 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 35, English
Record 35, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 35, Main entry term, English
- firing pin retaining plate
1, record 35, English, firing%20pin%20retaining%20plate
correct
Record 35, Abbreviations, English
Record 35, Synonyms, English
- firing pin lock plate 2, record 35, English, firing%20pin%20lock%20plate
correct
Record 35, Textual support, English
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Removable plate at the rear of the slide on some automatic pistols which holds the firing pin in place, e. g. Browning 9 mm pistol. 2, record 35, English, - firing%20pin%20retaining%20plate
Record 35, French
Record 35, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 35, Main entry term, French
- butoir de percuteur
1, record 35, French, butoir%20de%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 35, Abbreviations, French
Record 35, Synonyms, French
- plaque de maintien du percuteur 2, record 35, French, plaque%20de%20maintien%20du%20percuteur
feminine noun
Record 35, Textual support, French
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaquette amovible à l'arrière de la glissière de certains pistolets automatiques et qui sert à retenir le percuteur en place, e.g. le pistolet Browning de 9 mm. 1, record 35, French, - butoir%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butoir de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 35, French, - butoir%20de%20percuteur
Record 35, Spanish
Record 35, Textual support, Spanish
Record 36 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 36, English
Record 36, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 36, Main entry term, English
- firing pin bushing
1, record 36, English, firing%20pin%20bushing
correct
Record 36, Abbreviations, English
Record 36, Synonyms, English
Record 36, Textual support, English
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small hollow cylinder fixed in the standing breech of certain firearms and which contains a separate firing pin and its spring. 1, record 36, English, - firing%20pin%20bushing
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used on certain revolvers and top break firearms. It is often threaded and removable with the use of a small pin spanner. 1, record 36, English, - firing%20pin%20bushing
Record 36, French
Record 36, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 36, Main entry term, French
- bague de percuteur
1, record 36, French, bague%20de%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 36, Abbreviations, French
Record 36, Synonyms, French
Record 36, Textual support, French
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit cylindre évidé fixé dans le bouclier de certaines armes à feu et qui contient un percuteur indépendant et son ressort. 1, record 36, French, - bague%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle est utilisée sur certains revolvers et armes à feu à bascule. Elle est souvent filetée et amovible à l'aide d'une petite clé à ergots. 1, record 36, French, - bague%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bague de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 36, French, - bague%20de%20percuteur
Record 36, Spanish
Record 36, Textual support, Spanish
Record 37 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 37, English
Record 37, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 37, Main entry term, English
- firing pin stop
1, record 37, English, firing%20pin%20stop
correct
Record 37, Abbreviations, English
Record 37, Synonyms, English
Record 37, Textual support, English
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device that limits the forward motion of a firing pin and thus prevents pierced primers. 2, record 37, English, - firing%20pin%20stop
Record 37, French
Record 37, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 37, Main entry term, French
- butée de percuteur
1, record 37, French, but%C3%A9e%20de%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 37, Abbreviations, French
Record 37, Synonyms, French
Record 37, Textual support, French
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif servant à limiter la course avant d'un percuteur et empêchant ainsi la perforation de l'amorce. 1, record 37, French, - but%C3%A9e%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butée de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 37, French, - but%C3%A9e%20de%20percuteur
Record 37, Spanish
Record 37, Textual support, Spanish
Record 38 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 38, English
Record 38, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 38, Main entry term, English
- firing pin impression
1, record 38, English, firing%20pin%20impression
correct
Record 38, Abbreviations, English
Record 38, Synonyms, English
Record 38, Textual support, English
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indentation in the primer of a centre-fire cartridge case or in the rim of a rimfire cartridge case caused by the strike of the firing pin. 1, record 38, English, - firing%20pin%20impression
Record 38, French
Record 38, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 38, Main entry term, French
- empreinte du percuteur
1, record 38, French, empreinte%20du%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 38, Abbreviations, French
Record 38, Synonyms, French
Record 38, Textual support, French
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impression dans l'amorce d'une douille à percussion centrale ou dans le bourrelet d'une douille à percussion annulaire causée par l'action du percuteur. 1, record 38, French, - empreinte%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 OBS
empreinte du percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 38, French, - empreinte%20du%20percuteur
Record 38, Spanish
Record 38, Textual support, Spanish
Record 39 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 39, English
Record 39, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 39, Main entry term, English
- firing-pin carrier
1, record 39, English, firing%2Dpin%20carrier
correct
Record 39, Abbreviations, English
Record 39, Synonyms, English
Record 39, Key term(s)
- firing pin carrier
Record 39, French
Record 39, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 39, Main entry term, French
- porte-percuteur
1, record 39, French, porte%2Dpercuteur
masculine noun
Record 39, Abbreviations, French
Record 39, Synonyms, French
Record 39, Textual support, French
Record 39, Spanish
Record 39, Textual support, Spanish
Record 40 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 40, English
Record 40, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 40, Main entry term, English
- firing-pin recess
1, record 40, English, firing%2Dpin%20recess
correct
Record 40, Abbreviations, English
Record 40, Synonyms, English
Record 40, Key term(s)
- firing pin recess
Record 40, French
Record 40, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 40, Main entry term, French
- encastrement de percuteur
1, record 40, French, encastrement%20de%20percuteur
masculine noun
Record 40, Abbreviations, French
Record 40, Synonyms, French
Record 40, Textual support, French
Record 40, Spanish
Record 40, Textual support, Spanish
Record 41 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 41, English
Record 41, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 41, Main entry term, English
- firing-pin retaining pin
1, record 41, English, firing%2Dpin%20retaining%20pin
correct
Record 41, Abbreviations, English
Record 41, Synonyms, English
Record 41, Key term(s)
- firing pin retaining pin
Record 41, French
Record 41, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 41, Main entry term, French
- goupille de percuteur
1, record 41, French, goupille%20de%20percuteur
feminine noun
Record 41, Abbreviations, French
Record 41, Synonyms, French
Record 41, Textual support, French
Record 41, Spanish
Record 41, Textual support, Spanish
Record 42 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 42, English
Record 42, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
Record 42, Main entry term, English
- firing-pin holder sleeve
1, record 42, English, firing%2Dpin%20holder%20sleeve
correct
Record 42, Abbreviations, English
Record 42, Synonyms, English
Record 42, Key term(s)
- firing pin holder sleeve
Record 42, French
Record 42, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
Record 42, Main entry term, French
- manchon de porte-percuteur
1, record 42, French, manchon%20de%20porte%2Dpercuteur
masculine noun
Record 42, Abbreviations, French
Record 42, Synonyms, French
Record 42, Textual support, French
Record 42, Spanish
Record 42, Textual support, Spanish
Record 43 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 43, English
Record 43, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 43, Main entry term, English
- firing-pin housing
1, record 43, English, firing%2Dpin%20housing
correct
Record 43, Abbreviations, English
Record 43, Synonyms, English
Record 43, Key term(s)
- firing pin housing
Record 43, French
Record 43, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 43, Main entry term, French
- logement de percuteur
1, record 43, French, logement%20de%20percuteur
masculine noun
Record 43, Abbreviations, French
Record 43, Synonyms, French
Record 43, Textual support, French
Record 43, Spanish
Record 43, Textual support, Spanish
Record 44 - internal organization data 2001-12-18
Record 44, English
Record 44, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 44, Main entry term, English
- firing pin hole
1, record 44, English, firing%20pin%20hole
correct
Record 44, Abbreviations, English
Record 44, Synonyms, English
- firing-pin hole 2, record 44, English, firing%2Dpin%20%20hole
correct
- hammer nose cut 3, record 44, English, hammer%20nose%20cut
Record 44, Textual support, English
Record number: 44, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opening where the hammer nose comes through and strikes the cartridge. 3, record 44, English, - firing%20pin%20hole
Record 44, Key term(s)
- hammer-nose cut
Record 44, French
Record 44, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 44, Main entry term, French
- orifice du percuteur
1, record 44, French, orifice%20du%20percuteur
masculine noun
Record 44, Abbreviations, French
Record 44, Synonyms, French
Record 44, Textual support, French
Record 44, Spanish
Record 44, Textual support, Spanish
Record 45 - internal organization data 2001-12-18
Record 45, English
Record 45, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 45, Main entry term, English
- safety bar
1, record 45, English, safety%20bar
correct
Record 45, Abbreviations, English
Record 45, Synonyms, English
Record 45, Textual support, English
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bar acting as a mechanical safety in some modern revolvers and which is raised between the hammer and the firing pin only when the trigger is pulled fully rearward or when the hammer is cocked manually. On firing, the hammer strikes the bar which in turn imparts the blow to the firing pin. 1, record 45, English, - safety%20bar
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "hammer block". 1, record 45, English, - safety%20bar
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 2 OBS
An example of a firearm with this feature is the Colt Trooper Mk III revolver. 2, record 45, English, - safety%20bar
Record 45, Key term(s)
- transfer bar
Record 45, French
Record 45, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 45, Main entry term, French
- sécurité anti-chute
1, record 45, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20anti%2Dchute
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 45, Abbreviations, French
Record 45, Synonyms, French
- sécurité anti-choc 1, record 45, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20anti%2Dchoc
correct, feminine noun
Record 45, Textual support, French
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans certains revolvers modernes, tige de sécurité qui ne peut être élevée entre le chien et le percuteur que par l'action de la détente ou l'armement manuel du chien. Lors du tir, le chien frappe la tige et celle-ci transmet le choc au percuteur. 1, record 45, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20anti%2Dchute
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sécurité anti-chute : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 45, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20anti%2Dchute
Record number: 45, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un exemple d'une arme à feu muni de cette pièce est le revolver Colt Trooper Mk III. 3, record 45, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20anti%2Dchute
Record 45, Spanish
Record 45, Textual support, Spanish
Record 46 - internal organization data 2001-08-13
Record 46, English
Record 46, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 46, Main entry term, English
- cylinder indexation
1, record 46, English, cylinder%20indexation
correct
Record 46, Abbreviations, English
Record 46, Synonyms, English
Record 46, Textual support, English
Record number: 46, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mechanical process of lining up a chamber of the cylinder with the barrel and firing pin of a revolver. 1, record 46, English, - cylinder%20indexation
Record number: 46, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On a worn revolver, the cylinder may not index properly and is then said to be "out of timing". 1, record 46, English, - cylinder%20indexation
Record 46, French
Record 46, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 46, Main entry term, French
- indexation du barillet
1, record 46, French, indexation%20du%20barillet
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 46, Abbreviations, French
Record 46, Synonyms, French
Record 46, Textual support, French
Record number: 46, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus mécanique d'alignement d'une chambre d'un barillet de revolver avec le canon et le percuteur. 1, record 46, French, - indexation%20du%20barillet
Record number: 46, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur un revolver usé, le barillet peut indexer incorrectement et il est alors «désynchronisé». 1, record 46, French, - indexation%20du%20barillet
Record number: 46, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indexation du barillet : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 46, French, - indexation%20du%20barillet
Record 46, Spanish
Record 46, Textual support, Spanish
Record 47 - internal organization data 2001-08-09
Record 47, English
Record 47, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 47, Main entry term, English
- Faustpatrone
1, record 47, English, Faustpatrone
correct
Record 47, Abbreviations, English
Record 47, Synonyms, English
Record 47, Textual support, English
Record number: 47, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Panzerfaust 30 and the Faustpatrone had a slightly different arming system : instead of the lever it had a small cocking device in the form of an arming rod on top of the barrel. After the charge and the cap had been inserted, the arming rod was pushed forward until the firing pin cocks and the firing button protrudes. 1, record 47, English, - Faustpatrone
Record 47, French
Record 47, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 47, Main entry term, French
- Faustpatrone
1, record 47, French, Faustpatrone
correct, masculine noun
Record 47, Abbreviations, French
Record 47, Synonyms, French
Record 47, Textual support, French
Record number: 47, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arme antichar allemande à l'origine des armes Panzerfaust. 2, record 47, French, - Faustpatrone
Record 47, Spanish
Record 47, Textual support, Spanish
Record 48 - internal organization data 2001-07-27
Record 48, English
Record 48, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 48, Main entry term, English
- electric firing solenoid
1, record 48, English, electric%20firing%20solenoid
correct
Record 48, Abbreviations, English
Record 48, Synonyms, English
Record 48, Textual support, English
Record number: 48, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hand firing lever and rod is the simple mechanical hand method for firing the weapon when the electric solenoid is not working, typically used only as a backup firing mechanism. If you look closely, you will see that the firing rod is attached to the center pin of the electric firing solenoid, so using either one will actuate the firing lever and set off the percussion cap inside the shell when the gun is loaded and fired. 2, record 48, English, - electric%20firing%20solenoid
Record 48, French
Record 48, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 48, Main entry term, French
- solénoïde de mise à feu électrique
1, record 48, French, sol%C3%A9no%C3%AFde%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20feu%20%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
Record 48, Abbreviations, French
Record 48, Synonyms, French
Record 48, Textual support, French
Record 48, Spanish
Record 48, Textual support, Spanish
Record 49 - internal organization data 2001-03-23
Record 49, English
Record 49, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Field Artillery
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 49, Main entry term, English
- firing pin spring
1, record 49, English, firing%20pin%20spring
correct
Record 49, Abbreviations, English
Record 49, Synonyms, English
Record 49, Textual support, English
Record 49, French
Record 49, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Artillerie de campagne
- Tir (Sports)
Record 49, Main entry term, French
- ressort du percuteur
1, record 49, French, ressort%20du%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 49, Abbreviations, French
Record 49, Synonyms, French
Record 49, Textual support, French
Record number: 49, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le mécanisme de mise de feu. (Obusier M109 - culasse) 2, record 49, French, - ressort%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 49, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 49, French, - ressort%20du%20percuteur
Record 49, Spanish
Record 49, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas blindadas
- Artillería de campaña
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 49, Main entry term, Spanish
- muelle del percutor
1, record 49, Spanish, muelle%20del%20percutor
correct, masculine noun
Record 49, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 49, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 49, Textual support, Spanish
Record 50 - internal organization data 2000-07-11
Record 50, English
Record 50, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 50, Main entry term, English
- blanked primer
1, record 50, English, blanked%20primer
correct
Record 50, Abbreviations, English
Record 50, Synonyms, English
Record 50, Textual support, English
Record number: 50, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fired primer in which the firing pin impression has been pushed back by internal gas pressure. 1, record 50, English, - blanked%20primer
Record 50, French
Record 50, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 50, Main entry term, French
- effacement de l'empreinte du percuteur
1, record 50, French, effacement%20de%20l%27empreinte%20du%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 50, Abbreviations, French
Record 50, Synonyms, French
Record 50, Textual support, French
Record number: 50, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amorce percutée dans laquelle l'empreinte du percuteur a été refoulée par la pression interne des gaz. 1, record 50, French, - effacement%20de%20l%27empreinte%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 50, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 50, French, - effacement%20de%20l%27empreinte%20du%20percuteur
Record 50, Spanish
Record 50, Textual support, Spanish
Record 51 - internal organization data 2000-06-09
Record 51, English
Record 51, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 51, Main entry term, English
- bolt body
1, record 51, English, bolt%20body
correct
Record 51, Abbreviations, English
Record 51, Synonyms, English
- bolt cylinder 1, record 51, English, bolt%20cylinder
correct
Record 51, Textual support, English
Record number: 51, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Main part or body of the bolt, usually tubular shaped, which has the locking lugs on it and contains the firing pin, firing pin spring, extractors and sometimes the ejector. 1, record 51, English, - bolt%20body
Record 51, French
Record 51, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 51, Main entry term, French
- corps du verrou
1, record 51, French, corps%20du%20verrou
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 51, Abbreviations, French
Record 51, Synonyms, French
- corps de culasse 1, record 51, French, corps%20de%20culasse
correct, masculine noun
- tige de culasse 1, record 51, French, tige%20de%20culasse
correct, feminine noun
- tige de verrou 1, record 51, French, tige%20de%20verrou
correct, feminine noun
Record 51, Textual support, French
Record number: 51, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie principale du verrou, habituellement tubulaire, qui comprend les tenons de verrouillage et renferme le percuteur, le ressort du percuteur, l'extracteur et parfois l'éjecteur. Aussi appelé «corps de culasse», «tige de culasse» ou «tige de verrou» sur les armes à feu à verrou manuel. 1, record 51, French, - corps%20du%20verrou
Record number: 51, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corps de verrou : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 51, French, - corps%20du%20verrou
Record 51, Spanish
Record 51, Textual support, Spanish
Record 52 - internal organization data 2000-04-06
Record 52, English
Record 52, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Hand Tools
Record 52, Main entry term, English
- explosive actuated tool
1, record 52, English, explosive%20actuated%20tool
correct
Record 52, Abbreviations, English
Record 52, Synonyms, English
- explosive-actuated fastening tool 2, record 52, English, explosive%2Dactuated%20fastening%20tool
correct
- powder actuated tool 3, record 52, English, powder%20actuated%20tool
correct
- powder actuated fastening tool 4, record 52, English, powder%20actuated%20fastening%20tool
correct
- forced entry fastening tool 4, record 52, English, forced%20entry%20fastening%20tool
correct
Record 52, Textual support, English
Record number: 52, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fastening tool firing a specifically designed cartridge to drive a nail-like, stud-like fastener(also called a "drive pin") into or through a variety of materials but primarily into concrete and steel, such as to fasten a wood sill to a concrete slab. Interchangeable barrels can be used for the different sizes of fasteners and the penetration depth can be accurately controlled. 5, record 52, English, - explosive%20actuated%20tool
Record number: 52, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to SCONS 1980 (page 4), explosive-actuated fastening tools can be classified as high velocity or low velocity types. 6, record 52, English, - explosive%20actuated%20tool
Record 52, French
Record 52, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Outillage à main
Record 52, Main entry term, French
- fixateur à cartouches
1, record 52, French, fixateur%20%C3%A0%20cartouches
correct, masculine noun
Record 52, Abbreviations, French
Record 52, Synonyms, French
Record 52, Textual support, French
Record number: 52, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le fixateur à cartouches est un appareil dans lequel une charge explosive fournit l'énergie permettant de faire pénétrer dans divers matériaux des clous de différents modèles et des goujons filetés extérieurement ou intérieurement. [...] Les fixateurs à cartouches [...] peuvent se classer en deux grandes catégories : 1) Les pistolets de scellement dans le canon desquels le projectile est accéléré à grande vitesse [...] 2) Les pistolets à masselotte dans lesquels une masse frappante transmet à la pièce l'énergie cinétique engendrée par l'explosion. 2, record 52, French, - fixateur%20%C3%A0%20cartouches
Record 52, Spanish
Record 52, Textual support, Spanish
Record 53 - internal organization data 1999-07-27
Record 53, English
Record 53, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 53, Main entry term, English
- priming mixture
1, record 53, English, priming%20mixture
correct
Record 53, Abbreviations, English
Record 53, Synonyms, English
- priming compound 2, record 53, English, priming%20compound
Record 53, Textual support, English
Record number: 53, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combination of explosive and/or pyrotechnic type of ingredients, which, when pressed into a cup or spun into the rim cavity of a rimfire cartridge, explodes or deflagrates from impact of a firing pin and ignites the propellant charge in a cartridge or shotshell. 1, record 53, English, - priming%20mixture
Record 53, French
Record 53, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 53, Main entry term, French
- composé d'amorçage
1, record 53, French, compos%C3%A9%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 53, Abbreviations, French
Record 53, Synonyms, French
Record 53, Textual support, French
Record number: 53, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange de produits explosifs et/ou pyrotechniques qui, une fois inséré dans une capsule ou dans le repli interne du bourrelet d'une cartouche à percussion annulaire, explose ou prend feu sous l'impact d'un percuteur et allume la charge propulsive. 2, record 53, French, - compos%C3%A9%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record number: 53, Textual support number: 1 OBS
composé d'amorçage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 53, French, - compos%C3%A9%20d%27amor%C3%A7age
Record 53, Spanish
Record 53, Textual support, Spanish
Record 54 - internal organization data 1999-02-26
Record 54, English
Record 54, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 54, Main entry term, English
- cocking piece
1, record 54, English, cocking%20piece
correct
Record 54, Abbreviations, English
Record 54, Synonyms, English
Record 54, Textual support, English
Record number: 54, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In certain firearms, the end of a long firing pin or striker by which the firearm may be cocked manually. 1, record 54, English, - cocking%20piece
Record 54, French
Record 54, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 54, Main entry term, French
- talon de percuteur
1, record 54, French, talon%20de%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 54, Abbreviations, French
Record 54, Synonyms, French
Record 54, Textual support, French
Record number: 54, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur certaines armes à feu, arrière d'un long percuteur ou d'une masse percutante, permettant l'armement manuel de l'arme. 1, record 54, French, - talon%20de%20percuteur
Record number: 54, Textual support number: 1 OBS
talon de percuteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 54, French, - talon%20de%20percuteur
Record 54, Spanish
Record 54, Textual support, Spanish
Record 55 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 55, English
Record 55, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 55, Main entry term, English
- anvil
1, record 55, English, anvil
correct
Record 55, Abbreviations, English
Record 55, Synonyms, English
Record 55, Textual support, English
Record number: 55, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small conical metal part or projection centered in the bottom of the primer pocket, against which the priming mixture is crushed by the firing pin blow. A specific component in a Boxer primer assembly and an integral part of the cartridge case in a Berdan-primed cartridge. 2, record 55, English, - anvil
Record 55, French
Record 55, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 55, Main entry term, French
- enclume
1, record 55, French, enclume
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 55, Abbreviations, French
Record 55, Synonyms, French
- tasseau 2, record 55, French, tasseau
masculine noun
Record 55, Textual support, French
Record number: 55, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pièce ou saillie métallique conique centrée au fond de la cuvette d'amorçage, contre laquelle le composé d'amorçage est écrasé par le coup du percuteur. Il s'agit d'une pièce indépendante dans une amorce Boxer et d'une partie intégrante de la douille dans une cartouche à amorce Berdan. 3, record 55, French, - enclume
Record number: 55, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enclume : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 55, French, - enclume
Record 55, Spanish
Record 55, Textual support, Spanish
Record 56 - internal organization data 1997-03-13
Record 56, English
Record 56, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
- Small Arms
- Torpedoes
Record 56, Main entry term, English
- firing
1, record 56, English, firing
correct
Record 56, Abbreviations, English
Record 56, Synonyms, English
Record 56, Textual support, English
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Initiation of the explosive train in order to fire the main charge. 2, record 56, English, - firing
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Initiation of the explosive train. 3, record 56, English, - firing
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Stage of the cycle of operation wherein the firing mechanism is released by the sear and the primer of the cartridge is struck by the firing pin to fire a shot. 4, record 56, English, - firing
Record 56, French
Record 56, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Armes légères
- Torpilles
Record 56, Main entry term, French
- mise à feu
1, record 56, French, mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 56, Abbreviations, French
Record 56, Synonyms, French
- mise de feu 2, record 56, French, mise%20de%20feu
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 56, Textual support, French
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amorçage de la chaîne pyrotechnique afin de mettre à feu la charge principale. 3, record 56, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Amorçage de la chaîne pyrotechnique. 4, record 56, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Stade du cycle de fonctionnement au cours duquel le mécanisme de percussion est déclenché par la gâchette et l'amorce de la cartouche est frappée par le percuteur pour tirer un coup. 2, record 56, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mise à feu : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 5, record 56, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record number: 56, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mise de feu : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 5, record 56, French, - mise%20%C3%A0%20feu
Record 56, Spanish
Record 56, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Destrucción (Militar)
- Armas ligeras
- Torpedos
Record 56, Main entry term, Spanish
- arranque
1, record 56, Spanish, arranque
masculine noun
Record 56, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 56, Synonyms, Spanish
- fuego 1, record 56, Spanish, fuego
masculine noun
- inflamación 1, record 56, Spanish, inflamaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- inflamamiento 1, record 56, Spanish, inflamamiento
masculine noun
- lanzamiento 1, record 56, Spanish, lanzamiento
masculine noun
Record 56, Textual support, Spanish
Record 57 - internal organization data 1995-04-21
Record 57, English
Record 57, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 57, Main entry term, English
- needle fire 1, record 57, English, needle%20fire
Record 57, Abbreviations, English
Record 57, Synonyms, English
Record 57, Textual support, English
Record number: 57, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Means by which the propellant charge in the paper cartridge case used with the Prussian needle gun was ignited. The needle-like extension of what would be a firing pin in a modern gun had to penetrate through the case and its charge before striking the primer which also was contained within the case. 1, record 57, English, - needle%20fire
Record 57, French
Record 57, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 57, Main entry term, French
- percussion à aiguille
1, record 57, French, percussion%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
feminine noun
Record 57, Abbreviations, French
Record 57, Synonyms, French
Record 57, Textual support, French
Record number: 57, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de percussion centrale à cartouche combustible, inventé par Dreyse et apparu avec le fusil prussien Mle 1841, dit «fusil à aiguille». Dans cette arme, un long et mince percuteur, en forme d'aiguille, traverse le culot de papier de la cartouche et sa charge de poudre pour aller frapper l'amorce placée à l'arrière du sabot de carton supportant la balle. Cette aiguille avait le défaut d'être très fragile et rapidement détériorée par les gaz de combustion. 1, record 57, French, - percussion%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
Record 57, Spanish
Record 57, Textual support, Spanish
Record 58 - internal organization data 1993-02-11
Record 58, English
Record 58, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 58, Main entry term, English
- firing pin assembly 1, record 58, English, firing%20pin%20assembly
Record 58, Abbreviations, English
Record 58, Synonyms, English
Record 58, Textual support, English
Record number: 58, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neutrex water disrupter. 1, record 58, English, - firing%20pin%20assembly
Record number: 58, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spare firing pin assembly. 1, record 58, English, - firing%20pin%20assembly
Record 58, French
Record 58, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 58, Main entry term, French
- percuteur
1, record 58, French, percuteur
masculine noun
Record 58, Abbreviations, French
Record 58, Synonyms, French
Record 58, Textual support, French
Record number: 58, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dislocateur à eau Neutrex. 1, record 58, French, - percuteur
Record number: 58, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Percuteur de rechange. 1, record 58, French, - percuteur
Record 58, Spanish
Record 58, Textual support, Spanish
Record 59 - internal organization data 1991-04-03
Record 59, English
Record 59, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 59, Main entry term, English
- self-cocking
1, record 59, English, self%2Dcocking
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 59, Abbreviations, English
Record 59, Synonyms, English
Record 59, Textual support, English
Record number: 59, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In some automatic pistols, firing mechanism in which cocking is not accomplished in the regular fashion. For each shot, pressure on the trigger first cocks the firing pin or striker, then releases it, preventing the pistol from being fired if accidentally dropped, e. g. Austrian Roth-Steyr M1907 8 mm pistol. 1, record 59, English, - self%2Dcocking
Record number: 59, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 59, English, - self%2Dcocking
Record 59, French
Record 59, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 59, Main entry term, French
- armement par action de la détente
1, record 59, French, armement%20par%20action%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9tente
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 59, Abbreviations, French
Record 59, Synonyms, French
Record 59, Textual support, French
Record number: 59, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans certains pistolets automatiques, mécanisme de mise de feu ne s'armant pas de façon conventionnelle. Pour chaque coup, la pression de la détente arme d'abord le percuteur ou la masse percutante et le relâche ensuite, empêchant ainsi le pistolet de tirer s'il tombe accidentellement, e.g. le pistolet autrichien Roth-Steyr de 8 mm. 1, record 59, French, - armement%20par%20action%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9tente
Record number: 59, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 59, French, - armement%20par%20action%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9tente
Record 59, Spanish
Record 59, Textual support, Spanish
Record 60 - internal organization data 1991-04-02
Record 60, English
Record 60, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 60, Main entry term, English
- applied safety
1, record 60, English, applied%20safety
correct, officially approved
Record 60, Abbreviations, English
Record 60, Synonyms, English
- manual safety 1, record 60, English, manual%20safety
correct
- manually operated safety 1, record 60, English, manually%20operated%20safety
correct
Record 60, Textual support, English
Record number: 60, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device which allows the shooter to lock voluntarily the firing mechanism of a firearm. The following types are used : a. cross-bolt safety. Button located in the trigger guard or receiver and operated by pressure, e. g. C9 light machine-gun. Also called "push-button safety". b. half cock. Blocking position of the hammer away from the firing pin. See also "half cock". c. safety lever. Pivoting lever, e. g. 9 mm Browning pistol. d. sliding button safety. Button operated by a sliding motion. e. tang safety. Mounted on the receiver tang. f. wing safety. On bolt action rifles, usually mounted at the rear of the bolt assembly, and pivoting up and down at right angles to the axis of the bore in the manner of a bird's wing, e. g. C3 sniper rifle. Also called "leaf safety". NOTE. On most selective fire weapons, the fire selector usually incorporates the safety. 1, record 60, English, - applied%20safety
Record number: 60, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 60, English, - applied%20safety
Record 60, French
Record 60, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 60, Main entry term, French
- sûreté
1, record 60, French, s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 60, Abbreviations, French
Record 60, Synonyms, French
Record 60, Textual support, French
Record number: 60, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant au tireur de verrouiller volontairement le mécanisme de mise de feu d'une arme à feu. Les types suivants sont utilisés: a. sûreté transversale. Bouton situé dans le pontet ou la carcasse et actionné par une pression, e.g. la mitrailleuse légère C9. Aussi appelée "sûreté à bouton-poussoir". b. demi-armé. Position de blocage du chien, à distance du percuteur. Voir aussi "demi-armé". c. levier de sûreté. Levier pivotant, e.g. le pistolet 9 mm Browning. d. sûreté coulissante. Bouton actionné par un mouvement coulissant. e. sûreté de queue de carcasse. Montée sur la queue de la carcasse. f. sûreté à drapeau. Sur les fusils à verrou, normalement montée à l'arrière de la culasse et pivotant de haut en bas, à angle droit par rapport à l'axe de l'âme, à la façon d'une aile d'oiseau, e.g. le fusil de tireur d'élite C3. NOTE. Sur la plupart des armes à feu à tir sélectif, la sûreté est à même le sélecteur de tir. 1, record 60, French, - s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 60, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 60, French, - s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 60, Spanish
Record 60, Textual support, Spanish
Record 61 - internal organization data 1991-03-28
Record 61, English
Record 61, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 61, Main entry term, English
- primer cratering
1, record 61, English, primer%20cratering
correct, officially approved
Record 61, Abbreviations, English
Record 61, Synonyms, English
- primer flow-back 1, record 61, English, primer%20flow%2Dback
correct
Record 61, Textual support, English
Record number: 61, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rearward overflow of primer cup metal around the firing pin impression. 1, record 61, English, - primer%20cratering
Record number: 61, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 61, English, - primer%20cratering
Record 61, French
Record 61, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 61, Main entry term, French
- reflux à l'empreinte du percuteur
1, record 61, French, reflux%20%C3%A0%20l%27empreinte%20du%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 61, Abbreviations, French
Record 61, Synonyms, French
Record 61, Textual support, French
Record number: 61, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refoulement et débordement du métal de la capsule de l'amorce autour de l'empreinte du percuteur. 1, record 61, French, - reflux%20%C3%A0%20l%27empreinte%20du%20percuteur
Record number: 61, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 61, French, - reflux%20%C3%A0%20l%27empreinte%20du%20percuteur
Record 61, Spanish
Record 61, Textual support, Spanish
Record 62 - internal organization data 1991-03-26
Record 62, English
Record 62, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 62, Main entry term, English
- open bolt system
1, record 62, English, open%20bolt%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 62, Abbreviations, English
Record 62, Synonyms, English
Record 62, Textual support, English
Record number: 62, Textual support number: 1 DEF
System of semi-automatic or automatic firing wherein the bolt remains in the rearward position after each shot or burst, preventing cook-off by not having a round remaining in the chamber. Generally, firearms of this system have a fixed firing pin. Some firearms fire on semi-automatic from a closed bolt and on automatic from an open bolt. 1, record 62, English, - open%20bolt%20system
Record number: 62, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 62, English, - open%20bolt%20system
Record 62, French
Record 62, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 62, Main entry term, French
- système à culasse ouverte
1, record 62, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20culasse%20ouverte
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 62, Abbreviations, French
Record 62, Synonyms, French
Record 62, Textual support, French
Record number: 62, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de tir semi-automatique ou automatique dans lequel la culasse reste à la position arrière après chaque coup ou rafale, empêchant ainsi l'auto-inflammation en ne gardant pas de cartouche dans la chambre. Les armes à feu dotées de ce système ont normalement un percuteur fixe. Certaines armes à feu tirent coup par coup d'une culasse fermée et en rafale d'une culasse ouverte. 1, record 62, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20culasse%20ouverte
Record number: 62, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 62, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20culasse%20ouverte
Record 62, Spanish
Record 62, Textual support, Spanish
Record 63 - internal organization data 1991-03-18
Record 63, English
Record 63, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 63, Main entry term, English
- rebounding hammer
1, record 63, English, rebounding%20hammer
correct, officially approved
Record 63, Abbreviations, English
Record 63, Synonyms, English
Record 63, Textual support, English
Record number: 63, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hammer which automatically draws slightly back after striking the primer or firing pin and is held in the retracted position. 1, record 63, English, - rebounding%20hammer
Record number: 63, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 63, English, - rebounding%20hammer
Record 63, French
Record 63, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 63, Main entry term, French
- chien à rappel commandé
1, record 63, French, chien%20%C3%A0%20rappel%20command%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 63, Abbreviations, French
Record 63, Synonyms, French
Record 63, Textual support, French
Record number: 63, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chien qui se rétracte légèrement au relâchement de la détente, e.g. les revolvers Smith & Wesson. Voir aussi "chien rebondissant". 1, record 63, French, - chien%20%C3%A0%20rappel%20command%C3%A9
Record number: 63, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 63, French, - chien%20%C3%A0%20rappel%20command%C3%A9
Record 63, Spanish
Record 63, Textual support, Spanish
Record 64 - internal organization data 1991-03-18
Record 64, English
Record 64, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 64, Main entry term, English
- rebounding hammer
1, record 64, English, rebounding%20hammer
correct, officially approved
Record 64, Abbreviations, English
Record 64, Synonyms, English
Record 64, Textual support, English
Record number: 64, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hammer which automatically draws slightly back after striking the primer or firing pin and is held in the retracted position. 1, record 64, English, - rebounding%20hammer
Record number: 64, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 64, English, - rebounding%20hammer
Record 64, French
Record 64, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 64, Main entry term, French
- chien rebondissant
1, record 64, French, chien%20rebondissant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 64, Abbreviations, French
Record 64, Synonyms, French
Record 64, Textual support, French
Record number: 64, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chien qui se rétracte légèrement, indépendamment du mouvement de la détente et instantanément après la percussion de l'amorce ou du percuteur et qui se maintient dans cette position, e.g. les pistolets automatiques Walther. Voir aussi "chien à rappel commandé". 1, record 64, French, - chien%20rebondissant
Record number: 64, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 64, French, - chien%20rebondissant
Record 64, Spanish
Record 64, Textual support, Spanish
Record 65 - internal organization data 1991-03-15
Record 65, English
Record 65, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 65, Main entry term, English
- pierced primer
1, record 65, English, pierced%20primer
correct, officially approved
Record 65, Abbreviations, English
Record 65, Synonyms, English
- ruptured primer 1, record 65, English, ruptured%20primer
correct
Record 65, Textual support, English
Record number: 65, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fired primer which has been perforated by the firing pin. 1, record 65, English, - pierced%20primer
Record number: 65, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 65, English, - pierced%20primer
Record 65, French
Record 65, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 65, Main entry term, French
- amorce perforée
1, record 65, French, amorce%20perfor%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 65, Abbreviations, French
Record 65, Synonyms, French
Record 65, Textual support, French
Record number: 65, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amorce tirée ayant été percée par le percuteur. 1, record 65, French, - amorce%20perfor%C3%A9e
Record number: 65, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 65, French, - amorce%20perfor%C3%A9e
Record 65, Spanish
Record 65, Textual support, Spanish
Record 66 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 66, English
Record 66, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 66, Main entry term, English
- rebounding lock
1, record 66, English, rebounding%20lock
correct, officially approved
Record 66, Abbreviations, English
Record 66, Synonyms, English
Record 66, Textual support, English
Record number: 66, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of firing mechanism wherein the hammer, striker or firing pin retracts slightly to a rest position after striking the primer or firing pin. See also "rebounding firing pin"; "rebounding hammer". 1, record 66, English, - rebounding%20lock
Record number: 66, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 66, English, - rebounding%20lock
Record 66, French
Record 66, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 66, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de percussion rebondissant
1, record 66, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20percussion%20rebondissant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 66, Abbreviations, French
Record 66, Synonyms, French
Record 66, Textual support, French
Record number: 66, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de mécanisme de mise de feu dans lequel le chien, la masse percutante ou le percuteur se rétracte légèrement, indépendamment de la détente et instantanément après la percussion de l'amorce ou du percuteur et qui se maintient dans cette position. Voir aussi "chien rebondissant"; "mécanisme de percussion à rappel commandé"; "percuteur rebondissant". 2, record 66, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20percussion%20rebondissant
Record number: 66, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 1, record 66, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20percussion%20rebondissant
Record 66, Spanish
Record 66, Textual support, Spanish
Record 67 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 67, English
Record 67, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 67, Main entry term, English
- lock energy
1, record 67, English, lock%20energy
correct, officially approved
Record 67, Abbreviations, English
Record 67, Synonyms, English
Record 67, Textual support, English
Record number: 67, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amount of energy delivered to the primer from the firing pin blow. 1, record 67, English, - lock%20energy
Record number: 67, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 67, English, - lock%20energy
Record 67, French
Record 67, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 67, Main entry term, French
- force de percussion
1, record 67, French, force%20de%20percussion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 67, Abbreviations, French
Record 67, Synonyms, French
Record 67, Textual support, French
Record number: 67, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité d'énergie transmise à l'amorce par le choc du percuteur. 2, record 67, French, - force%20de%20percussion
Record number: 67, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 1, record 67, French, - force%20de%20percussion
Record 67, Spanish
Record 67, Textual support, Spanish
Record 68 - internal organization data 1991-03-08
Record 68, English
Record 68, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 68, Main entry term, English
- dry firing device
1, record 68, English, dry%20firing%20device
correct, officially approved
Record 68, Abbreviations, English
Record 68, Synonyms, English
- snap cap 1, record 68, English, snap%20cap
correct
Record 68, Textual support, English
Record number: 68, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plug inserted in the chamber of a firearm to absorb percussion and prevent firing pin damage when dry firing. 1, record 68, English, - dry%20firing%20device
Record number: 68, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 68, English, - dry%20firing%20device
Record 68, French
Record 68, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 68, Main entry term, French
- bouchon de tir à vide
1, record 68, French, bouchon%20de%20tir%20%C3%A0%20vide
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 68, Abbreviations, French
Record 68, Synonyms, French
Record 68, Textual support, French
Record number: 68, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bouchon placé dans la chambre d'une arme à feu pour absorber la percussion et ne pas abîmer le percuteur durant le tir à vide. 1, record 68, French, - bouchon%20de%20tir%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record number: 68, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 68, French, - bouchon%20de%20tir%20%C3%A0%20vide
Record 68, Spanish
Record 68, Textual support, Spanish
Record 69 - internal organization data 1991-03-07
Record 69, English
Record 69, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 69, Main entry term, English
- lock-time
1, record 69, English, lock%2Dtime
correct
Record 69, Abbreviations, English
Record 69, Synonyms, English
Record 69, Textual support, English
Record number: 69, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Time interval between sear release and the firing pin striking the primer. 1, record 69, English, - lock%2Dtime
Record number: 69, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 69, English, - lock%2Dtime
Record 69, French
Record 69, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 69, Main entry term, French
- temps de percussion
1, record 69, French, temps%20de%20percussion
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 69, Abbreviations, French
Record 69, Synonyms, French
Record 69, Textual support, French
Record number: 69, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intervalle entre le déclenchement de la gâchette et la percussion de l'amorce par le percuteur. 2, record 69, French, - temps%20de%20percussion
Record number: 69, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 1, record 69, French, - temps%20de%20percussion
Record 69, Spanish
Record 69, Textual support, Spanish
Record 70 - internal organization data 1991-03-07
Record 70, English
Record 70, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 70, Main entry term, English
- rebounding lock
1, record 70, English, rebounding%20lock
correct, officially approved
Record 70, Abbreviations, English
Record 70, Synonyms, English
Record 70, Textual support, English
Record number: 70, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type of firing mechanism wherein the hammer, striker or firing pin retracts slightly to a rest position after striking the primer or firing pin. See also "rebounding firing pin"; "rebounding hammer". 1, record 70, English, - rebounding%20lock
Record number: 70, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 70, English, - rebounding%20lock
Record 70, French
Record 70, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 70, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme de percussion à rappel commandé
1, record 70, French, m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20percussion%20%C3%A0%20rappel%20command%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 70, Abbreviations, French
Record 70, Synonyms, French
Record 70, Textual support, French
Record number: 70, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de mécanisme de mise de feu dans lequel le chien, la masse percutante ou le percuteur se rétracte légèrement au relâchement de la détente. Voir aussi "chien rebondissant'; "mécanisme de percussion rebondissant"; "percuteur rebondissant". 2, record 70, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20percussion%20%C3%A0%20rappel%20command%C3%A9
Record number: 70, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 1, record 70, French, - m%C3%A9canisme%20de%20percussion%20%C3%A0%20rappel%20command%C3%A9
Record 70, Spanish
Record 70, Textual support, Spanish
Record 71 - internal organization data 1991-03-05
Record 71, English
Record 71, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 71, Main entry term, English
- pin-fire cartridge
1, record 71, English, pin%2Dfire%20cartridge
correct, officially approved
Record 71, Abbreviations, English
Record 71, Synonyms, English
Record 71, Textual support, English
Record number: 71, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartridge having a small pin protruding from the edge of the base, the other end of the pin resting against a percussion cap lodged in the head inside the case. Firing is accomplished by a hammer blow on the pin. It is the first wholly self-contained metallic cartridge patented in France in 1828 by Casimir Lefaucheux. 1, record 71, English, - pin%2Dfire%20cartridge
Record number: 71, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 71, English, - pin%2Dfire%20cartridge
Record 71, French
Record 71, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 71, Main entry term, French
- cartouche à broche
1, record 71, French, cartouche%20%C3%A0%20broche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 71, Abbreviations, French
Record 71, Synonyms, French
Record 71, Textual support, French
Record number: 71, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartouche ayant une petite tige dépassant le bord du culot, l'autre bout de la tige étant appuyé contre une capsule fulminante logée dans le culot, à l'intérieur de la douille. La mise à feu est effectuée par la percussion du chien sur la tige. Elle est la première vraie cartouche métallique, brevetée en France en 1828 par Casimir Lefaucheux. 1, record 71, French, - cartouche%20%C3%A0%20broche
Record number: 71, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 71, French, - cartouche%20%C3%A0%20broche
Record 71, Spanish
Record 71, Textual support, Spanish
Record 72 - internal organization data 1991-02-22
Record 72, English
Record 72, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 72, Main entry term, English
- light blow
1, record 72, English, light%20blow
correct, officially approved
Record 72, Abbreviations, English
Record 72, Synonyms, English
Record 72, Textual support, English
Record number: 72, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insufficient firing pin energy or protrusion which results in erratic ignition or misfire. 1, record 72, English, - light%20blow
Record number: 72, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 72, English, - light%20blow
Record 72, French
Record 72, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 72, Main entry term, French
- faiblesse de percussion
1, record 72, French, faiblesse%20de%20percussion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 72, Abbreviations, French
Record 72, Synonyms, French
Record 72, Textual support, French
Record number: 72, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manque de force ou de saillie du percuteur, qui engendre une mise à feu irrégulière ou un raté. 1, record 72, French, - faiblesse%20de%20percussion
Record number: 72, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 72, French, - faiblesse%20de%20percussion
Record 72, Spanish
Record 72, Textual support, Spanish
Record 73 - internal organization data 1991-02-22
Record 73, English
Record 73, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 73, Main entry term, English
- indexing
1, record 73, English, indexing
correct, officially approved
Record 73, Abbreviations, English
Record 73, Synonyms, English
Record 73, Textual support, English
Record number: 73, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rotation and stopping of the cylinder of a revolver so that a chamber is aligned on one end with the firing pin and on the other end with the barrel. 1, record 73, English, - indexing
Record number: 73, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 73, English, - indexing
Record 73, French
Record 73, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 73, Main entry term, French
- indexage
1, record 73, French, indexage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 73, Abbreviations, French
Record 73, Synonyms, French
Record 73, Textual support, French
Record number: 73, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rotation et blocage du barillet d'un revolver de façon à ce qu'une chambre s'aligne à un bout avec le percuteur et à l'autre bout avec le canon. 1, record 73, French, - indexage
Record number: 73, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 73, French, - indexage
Record 73, Spanish
Record 73, Textual support, Spanish
Record 74 - internal organization data 1990-05-02
Record 74, English
Record 74, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 74, Main entry term, English
- firing pin tang
1, record 74, English, firing%20pin%20tang
correct
Record 74, Abbreviations, English
Record 74, Synonyms, English
Record 74, Textual support, English
Record number: 74, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hold the bolt by the right lug and place the rear of the bolt on the bridge of the receiver with the firing pin tang pointed down. 2, record 74, English, - firing%20pin%20tang
Record 74, Key term(s)
- firing-pin tang
Record 74, French
Record 74, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 74, Main entry term, French
- patte du percuteur
1, record 74, French, patte%20du%20percuteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 74, Abbreviations, French
Record 74, Synonyms, French
Record 74, Textual support, French
Record 74, Spanish
Record 74, Textual support, Spanish
Record 75 - internal organization data 1990-05-02
Record 75, English
Record 75, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 75, Main entry term, English
- firing pin hole bush
1, record 75, English, firing%20pin%20hole%20bush
correct
Record 75, Abbreviations, English
Record 75, Synonyms, English
Record 75, French
Record 75, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 75, Main entry term, French
- coussinet de l'orifice du percuteur
1, record 75, French, coussinet%20de%20l%27orifice%20du%20percuteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 75, Abbreviations, French
Record 75, Synonyms, French
Record 75, Textual support, French
Record 75, Spanish
Record 75, Textual support, Spanish
Record 76 - internal organization data 1988-10-05
Record 76, English
Record 76, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Naval)
Record 76, Main entry term, English
- retracting lever
1, record 76, English, retracting%20lever
correct
Record 76, Abbreviations, English
Record 76, Synonyms, English
Record 76, Textual support, English
Record number: 76, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During opening action the breech firing pin is moved rearward by a retracting lever. 1, record 76, English, - retracting%20lever
Record 76, French
Record 76, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Navires)
Record 76, Main entry term, French
- levier relevable
1, record 76, French, levier%20relevable
proposal, masculine noun
Record 76, Abbreviations, French
Record 76, Synonyms, French
Record 76, Textual support, French
Record 76, Spanish
Record 76, Textual support, Spanish
Record 77 - internal organization data 1988-01-21
Record 77, English
Record 77, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 77, Main entry term, English
- captured firing pin 1, record 77, English, captured%20firing%20pin
Record 77, Abbreviations, English
Record 77, Synonyms, English
Record 77, Textual support, English
Record number: 77, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... note the captured firing pin and the similarity to FN's FNC assault rifle... 1, record 77, English, - captured%20firing%20pin
Record number: 77, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The firing pin is part of the American M249 squad automatic weapon. 2, record 77, English, - captured%20firing%20pin
Record 77, French
Record 77, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 77, Main entry term, French
- percuteur prisonnier
1, record 77, French, percuteur%20prisonnier
masculine noun
Record 77, Abbreviations, French
Record 77, Synonyms, French
Record 77, Textual support, French
Record number: 77, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) la glissière avec le percuteur prisonnier (similaire à celle du fusil d'assaut FNC de FN) (...) 1, record 77, French, - percuteur%20prisonnier
Record number: 77, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le percuteur en question fait partie de la mitrailleuse légère M249 des Forces armées américaines. 2, record 77, French, - percuteur%20prisonnier
Record 77, Spanish
Record 77, Textual support, Spanish
Record 78 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 78, English
Record 78, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
Record 78, Main entry term, English
- firing pin 1, record 78, English, firing%20pin
Record 78, Abbreviations, English
Record 78, Synonyms, English
Record 78, Textual support, English
Record 78, French
Record 78, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 78, Main entry term, French
- goupille de déclenchement
1, record 78, French, goupille%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement
feminine noun
Record 78, Abbreviations, French
Record 78, Synonyms, French
Record 78, Textual support, French
Record number: 78, Textual support number: 1 OBS
goupille : Petite cheville de métal qu'on passe dans l'extrémité de certaines pièces pour les fixer sur d'autres pièces qu'elles traversent ou dans lesquelles elles s'emboîtent. 2, record 78, French, - goupille%20de%20d%C3%A9clenchement
Record 78, Spanish
Record 78, Textual support, Spanish
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