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HAMMER (1)
HAMMER (1)
ScnMaster
the part of the
firing
mechanism
of a
gun
that is
released
by the trigger so that it
strikes
the percussion
cap
(small paper or metal container
holding
a
charge
that explodes when struck) of a
cartridge
or pushes the
firing
pin
and explodes the
charge
.
—9th
ACC
Volume 3 Approved Glossary