Meaning Of The Word Percussion lock

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Percussion lock Meaning

Percussion lock Definition
Percussion lock Definition

What's The Definition Of Percussion lock?

percussion lock in American English
a gunlock that fires by percussion, as on a firearm
noun: a gunlock on a firearm that fires by striking a percussion cap

percussion lock in British English
noun: a gunlock in which the hammer strikes a percussion cap

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