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BALLE CALEPINEE [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Lead projectile of muzzle-loading firearms and early cartridges, wrapped in a patch of cloth, paper or other material to obtain a gas seal, guide the projectile and reduce lead fouling of the bore.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Balle de plomb utilisée dans les armes à feu à chargement par la bouche et les premières cartouches, enveloppée d’un calepin de toile, de papier ou d’un autre matériel, qui sert à effectuer l’obturation des gaz, à guider la balle et à réduire l’emplombage du canon.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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