Pinfire

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounAn obsolete kind of brass cartridge in which the priming compound is ignited by striking a small pin which protrudes radially from just above the base of the cartridge.

Synonyms

firing pin flash pan portfire flashpan firepan plunger fire pan hammer pricker fire pike frizzen firepot

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