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firing pin

/ˈfaɪərɪŋ pɪn/

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/ˈfaɪərɪŋ pɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЧасть огнестрельного оружия, которая ударяет по капсюлю патрона, чтобы воспламенить метательный заряд и произвести выстрел.
  1. Striker mechanismC1formal

    A part of a firearm that strikes the primer of a cartridge to ignite the propellant and fire the weapon.

    ruУдарник

    • The gunsmith replaced the broken firing pin in the rifle.
    • A damaged firing pin can cause misfires.
    • The firing pin must be clean and properly aligned for the gun to function.