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Lock-Plate. — Plate to which the works of the lock are 

 attached. 



Main-Spring. — The large spring attached to the swivel 

 by which the lock is worked. 



Nipple, Pivot, or Tube. — The small steel pillar screwed 

 into the breeches, on which the copper cap is placed. 



Patent Breech. — The piece of metal which is screwed 

 into the end of the barrel and forms the chamber. 



Pipes. — Bands to receive the ramrod. 



Pivot. — See Nipple. 



Ramrod-Head. — The piece of metal which, surround- 

 ing the head of the ramrod, prevents it from splitting. 



Ramrod-Screw or Worm. — The screw at the end of 

 the rod for the purpose of drawing a wad. 



Rod-Stop. — The small piece of metal on the inner side 

 of the barrel, contiguous to the muzzle, which prevents 

 the ramrod from slipping out. 



Scear. — The small piece of metal which catches in the 

 bends of the tumblers for whole or half-cock, and, when 

 pushed out of position by the trigger, permits the cock to 

 fall on the cap. 



Screw-Pin. — The small screw which passes through 

 the scear into the lock-plate, and keeps it in its proper po- 

 sition. 



Scear-Spring. — The spring which forces and holds the 

 scear in the bends or notches of the tumbler. 



Scear-Spring Screw. — The screw which keeps the scear- 

 spring in its place. 



Scroll-Guard. — Extension of the guard to protect the 

 hand. 



Side-Pin or Nail. — The screw which holds the lock to 

 the stock. 



Sight. — The piece of metal attached to the rib which 

 connects the barrels, put on the top, and near the muzzle, 

 used in taking aim at any object. 



