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

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2021

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

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

The flint-lock followed, now half a century since superseded by the percussion lock and cap.

From Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 02 by Otis, Charles P. (Charles Pomeroy)

"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 Shea, Robert