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Dog catches

Scope note

Firearm safety catches found on dog locks, consisting of small pivoted hooks located behind the cock which engage in a notch in the cock's heel to hold it at half cock, enabling the firearm to be safely carried ready-loaded and primed.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225147

Broader Terms used

safety catches

Equivalent Terms used

dog catch

Created

13yrs ago

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