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percussion lock

noun

  1. a gunlock on a firearm that fires by striking a percussion cap.


percussion lock

noun

  1. a gunlock in which the hammer strikes a percussion cap
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of percussion lock1

First recorded in 1820–30
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“We only have handmade guns and percussion lock firearms,†the villager said.

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The walls of his hut are seldom unadorned with an ancient fowling-piece: generally a converted "flinter," modernized with percussion lock, and having an enormous exterior spring for its motive power.

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General Scott doubted if the percussion lock was as well suited to field use as the flint lock, but Davis knew better.

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Percussion lock, very fine, carved black stock, French make.

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"Loaded 'n' primed," said Greenglove, pulling his bright new Cramer percussion lock rifle—another present from Raoul—from its saddle sling, controlling his pony easily with his knees alone.

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