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Breechblocks

Scope note

Movable metal blocks fitting into the breeches of firearms, serving to close and seal the breech opening of the barrel during firing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225003

Broader Terms used

<breech mechanism components>

Narrower Terms used

bolts (breechblocks)

Term used for

breech-blocks

Equivalent Terms used

breechblock

Created

13yrs ago

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