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PRIMING PAN (1)
PRIMING PAN (1)
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in early firearms, a recess in the side of a weapon
holding
a small amount of gunpowder, which, when exploded by the
action
of the
hammer
of the
gun
,
fired
the
main
charge
.
—
OEC
-
Suppressives
and
GAEs
Glossary Appr. 25 Feb. 91