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LUGER PISTOL [1 record]

Record 1 2006-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
CONT

The Parabellum-Pistole (Pistol Parabellum), popularly known as the Luger pistol is [a] semi-automatic self-loading pistol introduced by Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken starting in the 1890s. It existed primarily as a popular military and civilian handgun of the early 20th century.

OBS

The Parabellum pistol [is] extremely accurate, as a result of precise engineering tolerances, ergonomic grip angle and shape, descent trigger pull, and a design that requires the barrel remain aligned with the axis of the frame during operation (no tipping as in Browning designs).

Key term(s)
  • Parabellum pistole

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Pistolet automatique de fort calibre.

OBS

Pluriel : des parabellums.

OBS

parabellums (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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