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CANON CHEMISE [2 records]

Record 1 2025-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

A barrel that has an insert that reduces bore erosion, renews an eroded bore, alters bore diameter or strengthens the barrel.

OBS

lined barrel: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Tube dans lequel on a inséré un tuyau pour limiter l'érosion de l'âme, rénover une âme usée, changer le calibre ou renforcer le tube.

OBS

tube chemisé; canon chemisé : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

canon chemisé : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Type of barrel construction in which the barrel is surrounded by a sleeve which allows both to be readily interchangeable with another combination of a different length, e.g. Dan Wesson revolvers.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Méthode de montage où le canon est entouré d'une chemise qui permet le remplacement rapide des deux par une autre combinaison de longueur différente, e.g. les revolvers Dan Wesson.

OBS

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

Spanish

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