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break-open (breechloading, <operational attributes for firearms>, ... Attributes and Properties (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Refers to firearms that hinge open at the barrel breech to allow ammunition to be loaded. |
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break-open (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,U)
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break-open (Dutch-P,D,NT,U)
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cañón abierto (C,U,Spanish-P,D,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: D.DC |
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........ <attributes and properties by specific type> (G) |
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.................... breechloading (G) |
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........................ break-open (G) |
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Dutch ..... Te gebruiken voor vuurwapens die openscharnieren bij het staartstuk van de loop om de ammunitie te laden. |
Spanish ..... Úsese para describir armas de fuego que tienen pasadores abiertos en la culata del cañón para permitir cargar la munición. |
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