1592953493000 1312632483000 term-54135 1616541199264 1312632548000 1616290535786 adlib fitz-online adlib-term-54135 5a52e0cc-9040-3f89-b600-6e201aaabb68 2 1 scope note Firearm ignition mechanisms in which a fulminate or gunpowder priming powder is struck and explodes, thereby detonating the propellant. The most developed versions feature a percussion cap, fitted over a nipple screwed into the breech and pierced by a small hole that connects with the propellant; when struck by the hammer, the cap sends a small jet of flame into the propellant, igniting it. reference term-51647 adlib-term-51647 c68b93dc-6917-3bd7-83a6-535bd9ac87f2 percussion lock V.PJ.AFU.ALO.BUE.ALO.ALO.BCW.AFU.ARI 1 code V.PJ.AFU.ALO.BUE.ALO.ALO.BCW.AFU.ARI 1 percussion locks reference term-51663 adlib-term-51663 e4ac5242-891e-379a-971f-12e1d302401d locks (firearm components) reference term-52737 adlib-term-52737 d2ec58da-2f8d-3820-a66f-8d0fda77ae38 percussion caps percussion locks term