˜yÐÄvlog

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central-fire

[ sen-truhl-fahyuhr ]

adjective



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of central-fire1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences

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The central-fire cartridge, practically as now in use, was introduced into England in 1861 by Daw.

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Daw, who controlled the English patents, was the only exhibitor of central-fire guns and cartridges at the International Exhibition of 1862.

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This was made possible by the introduction of the central-fire cartridge.

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I wish we could say they were a fair equivalent for the notes he has received from us, to say nothing of that new Henry's patent double central-fire breech-loader, with all the latest improvements, and one of Mr. Benjamin's heather-mixture suits.

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There they found Passe-partout waiting and armed with a dozen six-barrelled central-fire revolvers.

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