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

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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

"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.

From Shaman by Robert Shea

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 Thomas De Quincey

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 John Calvin Reed

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

From Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney

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