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Definitions for "HAMMERLESS"
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Any firearm having a concealed hammer or striker.
saami.org
A term used to describe some handguns that do not have a hammer spur.
bsg-dornier.de
Some "hammerless" firearms do in fact have hidden hammers, which are located in the action housing. Truly hammerless guns. such as the Savage M99, have a firing mechanism that is based on a spring-activated firing pin.
gunshop.com
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