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Serpentines (lock components)

Scope note

The S- or Z-shaped moving arms in matchlocks which hold the slow-burning match and, when activated, lower it down to ignite the priming powder.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000228075

Broader Terms used

<lock components>

Equivalent Terms used

serpentine (lock component)

Created

13yrs ago

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