percussion lock

American  

noun

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

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percussion lock British  

noun

1. a gunlock in which the hammer strikes a percussion cap

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Etymology

Origin of percussion lock

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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percussion lock

“We only have handmade guns and percussion lock firearms,” the villager said.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2021

Masquerading, in Lord Wellesley's verses, as Praxiteles, who could not well be represented with a Manon having a percussion lock, Chantrey is armed with a bow and arrows: 'En! trajecit aves una sagitta duas.'

From Note Book of an English Opium-Eater by De Quincey, Thomas

In the percussion lock, there are fifteen pieces; in the common flint lock, eight.

From Rides on Railways by Sidney, Samuel

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.

From Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration by Buck, Walter J.

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

From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin