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Lock plates

Scope note

Flat metal plates on which the locks of firearms are carried.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000228276

Broader Terms used

<lock components>

Term used for

lockplates
plates, lock

Equivalent Terms used

lock plate

Created

13yrs ago

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