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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.
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What is the rammer of a gun?
The ramrod- used to push a bullet into a muzzleloading firearm.
What is an example of ammunition designed to be used with a muzzleloading firearm?
C. A round lead ball.
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.
What is the best use for ffg powder?
Large bore muzzleloading rifles (.50 cal and larger) and muzzleloading shotguns.
Name of parts of a claw hammer and where the part is located on the hammer?
part of claw hammer that strikes the head of the nail
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.
Where are british 303 serial numbers located on firearm?
Try the left side of the receiver as you hold the firearm- opposite the bolt.
Where is the safety located on a firearm?
Different places on different guns.
Why should you put a mark on the ramrod at the muzzle?
With a muzzleloading firearm, it is CRITICAL that the bullet be seated against the powder charge, with no air space between the two (blown up guns result). By marking the ramrod, you can use the ramrod to measure if the bullet is fully seated.
