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HAMMER GUN [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- half-cocked
1, record 1, English, half%2Dcocked
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- half cocked 2, record 1, English, half%20cocked
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flintlock has three positions for the hammer : uncocked, half-cocked and fully cocked. In the fully cocked position the gun is ready to fire. If the trigger moves the sear just a bit, it releases the tumbler. In the half-cocked position you can load the gun. The trigger is locked in the half-cocked position and cannot release the tumbler... After you fire the gun, it is in the uncocked position. 3, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The soldier would place his revolver in the half cocked position. This is a special loading position built into the revolver. The soldier pulls the hammer back halfway, until it reaches a catch or stop... the trigger is locked into a safety position and cannot be pulled to fire the gun. To release this half cocked position the hammer must be pulled back further to full cock. 2, record 1, English, - half%2Dcocked
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- au repos
1, record 1, French, au%20repos
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- au cran de repos 2, record 1, French, au%20cran%20de%20repos
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le RSS [Repeatable Secure Striker] est un système plus sécurisant, car le percuteur est complètement au repos jusqu'au moment ou la détente est actionnée. Il n'y a pas de ressort pour propulser la détente dans la direction de feu. Cette position de repos réduit fortement les risques d'un départ accidentel. 3, record 1, French, - au%20repos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hammer gun 1, record 2, English, hammer%20gun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fusil à percussion
1, record 2, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20percussion
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fusil à chiens 2, record 2, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20chiens
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Riveting (Metals)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- riveting gun
1, record 3, English, riveting%20gun
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rivet gun 2, record 3, English, rivet%20gun
correct
- pneumatic hammer 1, record 3, English, pneumatic%20hammer
standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rivet guns come in various shapes and sizes. Two of the more commonly used styles are the offset handle and the pistol grip gun. 3, record 3, English, - riveting%20gun
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
riveting gun; pneumatic hammer : terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - riveting%20gun
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Rivetage (Métallurgie)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pistolet à riveter
1, record 3, French, pistolet%20%C3%A0%20riveter
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- marteau pneumatique pour rivetage 1, record 3, French, marteau%20pneumatique%20pour%20rivetage
masculine noun, standardized
- pistolet à rivets 2, record 3, French, pistolet%20%C3%A0%20rivets
masculine noun
- pistolet de rivetage 3, record 3, French, pistolet%20de%20rivetage
masculine noun
- marteau-riveur 4, record 3, French, marteau%2Driveur
masculine noun
- riveteuse 5, record 3, French, riveteuse
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
riveteuse : Machine qui sert à poser les rivets. 6, record 3, French, - pistolet%20%C3%A0%20riveter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Types de pistolets à rivets : Poignée en saillie [...] Poignée de type pistolet «col de cygne». Ces deux types de pistolets à rivets sont fabriqués par les compagnies Ingersoll Rand and Chicago Pneumatic. [...] Réglage du pistolet à rivets. Le pistolet à rivets est actionné à l'air. [p. 9.9 2, record 3, French, - pistolet%20%C3%A0%20riveter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pistolet à riveter; marteau pneumatique pour rivetage : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 3, French, - pistolet%20%C3%A0%20riveter
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lockbolt
1, record 4, English, lockbolt
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lockbolt combines the features of a high-strength bolt and rivet, but it has advantages over both. The lockbolt is generally used in wing-splice fittings, landing-gear fittings, fuel-cell fittings, longerons, beams, skin-splice plates, and other major structural attachments. It is more easily and quickly installed than the conventional rivet or bolt and eliminates the use of lockwasher, cotter pins, and special nuts. Like the rivet, the lockbolt requires a pneumatic hammer or "pull gun" for installation; when installed, it is rigidly and permanently locked in place. Three types of lockbolts are commonly used, the pull type, the stump type, and the blind type. 2, record 4, English, - lockbolt
Record 4, Key term(s)
- lock bolt
- lock-bolt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boulon serti
1, record 4, French, boulon%20serti
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 OBS
boulon serti : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 4, French, - boulon%20serti
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Facilities and Equipment
- Facilities and Equipment (Metal Joining)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chipping hammer
1, record 5, English, chipping%20hammer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- chipping gun 2, record 5, English, chipping%20gun
correct
- chipper 3, record 5, English, chipper
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Self-Shielded Flux Cored Welding. 1. Use a drag(pull) gun technique. 2. Keep the wire clean and dry for best weld results. 3. The weld is similar to Stick welding, in that a layer of slag must be removed from the weld after welding. Use a chipping hammer and a wire brush. 4, record 5, English, - chipping%20hammer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
After several months, residual concrete inside the truck mixer drum hardens into a thick layer. This concrete must be removed periodically. Workers - drivers, laborers, or contract workers - enter the drum and use a pneumatic chipping hammer to break up the hardened concrete. 5, record 5, English, - chipping%20hammer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
d.Power tools, portable. i.Grinder. ii.Chipper. iii.Impact wrench. iv.Drills. v.Boring and honing. [Source: Practical Skills for Marine Engineers, Training Course.] 3, record 5, English, - chipping%20hammer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et installations (Bétonnage)
- Équipement pour l'assemblage des métaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- marteau burineur
1, record 5, French, marteau%20burineur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dépolluer un véhicule, démonter ses éléments, séparer ses matériaux. A.1 Emploi de l'outillage et des matériels. Utiliser correctement un cric roulant, [...] un pont élévateur, [...] une grue d'atelier [...], un palan [...], une clé à choc, [...] un marteau burineur [...] 2, record 5, French, - marteau%20burineur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Outils électriques portatifs : i.Rectifieuse. ii.Marteau burineur. iii.Clé à chocs. iv.Perceuses. v.Machines à aléser et à polir. [Source : Cours sur les techniques d'entretien pour les mécaniciens de navire.] 3, record 5, French, - marteau%20burineur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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