A flintlock or percussion firearm with the firing mechanism mounted centrally on the stock.
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A FLINTLOCK or percussion firearm with the firing mechanism mounted centrally on the stock.
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A type of action (receiver) for a break-open gun where the lockwork is contained within a box-shaped housing. (see also: Sidelock). A boxlock is superior to a sidelock because although more metal needs to be removed from the action body, less wood needs be removed from the head of the stock---and wood is generally more vulnerable than metal. The An...
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