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Dog locks

Scope note

English firearm locks incorporating a dog catch, enabling them to be placed at half cock.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225139

Broader Terms used

English locks

Term used for

locks, dog

Equivalent Terms used

dog lock

Created

13yrs ago

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