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Record 1 2024-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

In top-break firearms, the plane surface on the underside of a barrel chamber that mates with the action bar flat when the firearm is closed.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Dans les armes à feu à bascule, surface plane située sous la chambre qui s'ajuste sur la table de bascule lorsque l'arme est fermée.

OBS

plat de canon : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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