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Cannon had wooden (later plastic or subber) plugs called TAMPIONS that could be placed in the muzzle to keep dirt, salt spray, birds, small animals, etc out of the cannon barrel.
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What is the diameter of a gun barrel called?
The diameter
What are the recessed areas in a gun barrel called?
Grooves
Can you block the barrel of a gun?
Yes, it is called "spiking", although it is likely to cause the barrel to explode if the gun (or artillery piece) is fired. YOU CANNOT PREVENT A GUN GOING OFF, BY INSERTING YOUR FINGER INTO THE BARREL
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What is pattern called with only 1 barrel for barrel racing?
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Which part of a gun is called a barrel?
the barrel is the long part that the bulliet comes out
Front end of a gun barrel?
It's called the Muzzle
What is the end of a gun barrel called after the thred is cut?
Threaded
What are the grooves cut into the barrel of a gun called?
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Why is the barrel of a gun called a barrel?
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What is a plug placed in a gun muzzle?
Usually found with cannon, a tampion is a wooden plug used to keep foreign matter out of a cannon barrel when the cannon is not being fired.
What is gun barrel rust?
Oxidation of the steel of a gun barrel.
