Greener crossbolt, when made correctly, overcomes many of the box lock weaknesses.īREECH - That portion of a gun which contains the action, the trigger or firing mechanism, the magazine, and the chamber portion of the barrel(s). These are inserted from below into large slots in action body, which is then closed with a plate. it has two disadvantages: Hammer pin must be placed directly below knee of action, which is its weakest spot, and action walls must be thinned out to receive locks. Developed by Anson & Deeley, the box lock is hammerless. Generally considered not to be as strong as the side lock. Also the diameter of the barrel as measured across the lands of a rifled barrel.īOXLOCK ACTION - Typified by Parker shotgun in U.S. Bluing minimizes light reflection, gives a "finish" to the bare metal, and protects somewhat against rust.īORE - Inside of a barrel. The process is actually one of controlled rusting and brushing and is usually created with an acid bath. or canteens, but not including weapons.ĪCTION - The heart of the gun, receiver, bolt or breech block feeding and firearm mechanism - see Box Lock, Rolling Block, or Side Lock.ĪDJUSTABLE CHOKE - A device built into the muzzle of a shotgun to change from one choke to another.ĪIR GUN - A gun which utilizes compressed air or gas to launch the projectile.ĪPERT'URE SIGHT - A rear sight consisting of a hole or aperture through which the front sight and target are aligned.īACKSTRAP - That part of the revolver or pistol frame that is exposed at the rear of the grip.īARREL BAND - A metal band, either fixed or adjustable, around the forend of a gun that holds the barrel to the stock.īARREL THROAT - The breech end of a revolver barrel is chambered and somewhat funneled for passage of bullet from cartridge case mouth into barrel.īEAVERTAIL FOREND - A wider than normal forend.īLUING - The blue or black finish of the metal parts of a gun. High dollar and high quality gunsmithing and fitting.ĪCCOUTERMENT - All equipment carried by a soldier on outside of uniform, such as buckles, belts.
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