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BENCH BLOCK [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Block, usually of hardened steel, that has been machined to serve particular purposes. The gunsmith's block has holes and channels that facilitate the disassembly of firearms when used in conjunction with a drift pin and a hammer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Bloc, normalement d'acier trempé, qui a été machiné pour servir à des fins spécifiques. La cale d'établi d'un armurier a des trous et des rainures qui facilitent le démontage des armes à feu lorsqu'on l'utilise conjointement avec un chasse-goupille et un marteau.

OBS

cale d'établi : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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