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

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

"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

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

From Rides on Railways by Samuel Sidney

The gun I used was a little old percussion lock rifle, with a long barrel, carrying a bullet which weighed about sixty to the pound.

From The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 by Leander Stillwell