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Q: What do you call the hammer of a firearm?
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What does cocking a gun do?

When you charge a firearm, it cocks the hammer (or the striker, depending on the firearm) and readies it for firing.


Where is the hammer located on this muzzleloading firearm?

Usually on the right side at the rear of the barrel, but CAN be in other places- one type has the hammer UNDER the barrel, striking UP.


What do you call the rounded end of a hammer?

what is another name for the hammer


What do you call Poseidon's hammer?

Poseidon doesn't have a hammer! He has a pitchfork thingy.


What to call hammer in spanish?

It means, "the hammer."


What does a gun recoil spring do?

Typically a recoil spring absorbs SOME of the energy from a weapons recoil and also resets the firearm's components (chambering a round, hammer, etc...) to allow the firearm to be shot again.


How do you find the maker of 410 double barrel hammer gun?

The name and address of you 410 should be printed on the barrell of you firearm.


What are sears?

Sears are the contact points that disengage during a trigger pull to allow the hammer of a firearm to drop and fire a round.


Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader?

The lock on a muzzle loader consisted of sear, hammer and hammer spring. With some modern guns (a Winchester 94) the hammer/ hammer spring would be a close match. For a striker fired weapon (no outside hammer) it might be the firing pin and spring.


How do you report a stolen firearm?

call local law enforcement


What do you call a hammer like tool?

chisel


What do you call the part that cocks the gun?

Hammer, bolt