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SHOTGUN SHELL [3 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

shotgun shell: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

cartouche de fusil de chasse : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie».

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shooting (Sports)
DEF

A container or capsule, usually of stiff paper with a brass base, containing primer, powder, wadding, and shot for use in a shotgun.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir (Sports)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tiro (Deportes)
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Record 3 2000-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Cartridge containing projectile(s) and designed to be fired in a shotgun. The cartridge body may be metal, plastic or paper.

OBS

12 gauge shot shell.

CONT

High velocity shot shells have a velocity around 1300 f/s plus a heavier shot charge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Cartouche à plombs ou à balle, conçue pour être tirée dans un fusil de chasse. Le tube de la douille peut être en métal, en plastique ou en carton.

OBS

cartouche de fusil de chasse : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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