central-fire
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of central-fire
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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I have been studying the Field, and I can get a good central-fire breech-loader for £10.”
From Dr. Jolliffe's Boys by Feller, Frank
This was made possible by the introduction of the central-fire cartridge.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
The nearest size in central-fire cartridge to seven millimetres is called the 300, which is .3 of an inch.
From The Hand in the Dark by Rees, Arthur J. (Arthur John)
"One double No. 12 central-fire Keeper's shot-gun, full choke both barrels."
From King Solomon's Mines by Haggard, Henry Rider
The central-fire cartridge, practically as now in use, was introduced into England in 1861 by Daw.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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