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When the trigger of a firearm is depressed, it acts on the sear, which in turn releases the spring-tensioned hammer. Some firearms have a striker instead of a hammer and firing pin.
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Hammer (disambiguation) — A hammer is a type of tool.Hammer may also refer to:People* Hammer (surname) * Hammer (nickname) * Hammer people, a tribe in Ethiopia * Captain Hammer, a fictional superhero * MC Hammer, a music artistPlaces* Hamre, Osterøy, a municipality in… … Wikipedia
hammer — [ham′ər] n. [ME hamer < OE hamor, akin to Ger hammer, ON hamarr, crag, cliff < IE * k̑omor , stone hammer < base * ak m < ak̑ , sharp, sharp stone > Gr akmē, point, akmōn, anvil] 1. a tool for pounding, usually consisting of a… … English World dictionary
Firearm — A firearm is a tool that projects either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity through a controlled explosion. The firing is achieved by the gases produced through rapid, confined burning of a propellant. This process of rapid burning… … Wikipedia
Hammer — A hammer is a tool meant to deliver an impact to an object. The most common uses are for driving nails, fitting parts, and breaking up objects. Hammers are often designed for a specific purpose, and vary widely in their shape and structure. Usual … Wikipedia
hammer — ham•mer [[t]ˈhæm ər[/t]] n. 1) bui a tool consisting of a solid head, usu. of metal, set crosswise on a handle, used for driving nails, beating metals, etc 2) bui any of various instruments or devices resembling this in form, action, or use, as a … From formal English to slang
hammer — 1. noun /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ),ˈhæmɚ/ a) A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding. b) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun. 2. verb /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ),ˈhæmɚ/ a) To … Wiktionary
Improvised firearm — An improvised firearm is a firearm manufactured by someone who is not a regular maker of firearms, such as a firearms manufacturer or a gunsmith, and are typically constructed by adapting existing materials to the purpose. Improvised firearms are … Wikipedia
Semi-automatic firearm — A semi automatic, or self loading firearm is a gun that requires only a trigger pull for each round that is fired, unlike a single action revolver, a pump action firearm, a bolt action firearm, or a lever action firearm, which require the shooter … Wikipedia
Sear (firearm) — In a firearm, the sear is the part of the trigger mechanism which holds the hammer or striker back until the correct amount of pressure has been applied to the trigger; at which point the hammer or striker is released to discharge the weapon. The … Wikipedia
Safety (firearms) — This article is about the mechanical safety devices built into most firearms. For the main article about firearm safety education, see Gun safety. Close up shot of a safety of an M16A2 rifle. In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism… … Wikipedia
