14 SKOOTING. 



Code. — 111 tlie flint-prim it holds in its jaws the flint ; in the per- 

 cussion-gun it is equally a cock, but there it is more frequently 

 called the striker. 



Cock-screw. — The screw that brings the jaws of the cock together. 



Cup.—Th.Q cavity seen at the top of many of the improved 

 breecliings. 



Escutcheons. — Ornamental pieces of silver to prevent the bolts 

 from defacing the stock when the tumscrew and puicers are 

 applied. Escutcheons are likewise used on other parts to receive 

 initials, crests, shields, &c. ^ 



False Breech. — Tliis receives the hutt or nose of the breech when 

 the barrel is fastened into the stock. 



Elevated Breech or Rib. — It is a top piece much elevated, fii-st 

 used by Mr. Joseph Manton. 



Fe?ice. — The part between the cock and pan which receives the 

 solid stock. 



Guard. — The bow which defends the trigger. 



Hammer-spring. — That on which the hammer moves. 



Harrmer -bridle. — The part in which the tail of the hammer works. 



Heel-plate. — The plate with which the heel of the stock is tipped. 



Jaws. — The lips of the cock which holds the flint. 



Lock-plate. — Supports the principal works of the lock. 



Main-spring. — That by which the tumbler is worked with the 

 cock. i 



Nipple or Pivot. — The small iron pillar that receives the copper 

 cap of the detonator. 



Pipes. — Tubes to receive the ramrod. 



^2(^.— Central piece of iron which unites the barrels and receives 

 the ramrod. 



Scroll-guard. — An extension of the guard which receives the \ 

 right hand in fixing the gun. 



Scear. — That wliich catches the tumbler for half or whoie-cock, 

 and being pushed up by the trigger. 



Scear-spring . — The spring which holds the scear in the notches 

 of the tumbler at either half or whole-cock. i 



Side-nail. — A screw Avhich fastens on the lock. | 



Sight. — A patch of metal, usually of silver, placed near the gun- i 

 barrel to direct the aim. _ _ _ " i 



Spring-cramp.— k. useful instrument to assist both in taking to 

 pieces and putting together the parts of the lock. 



Tail. — The neck, shoulder, or arch of the hammer. 



Top-piece. — This ojDposesthe rib which unites the lower arches of 

 the barrel. "Wlien it is very promiuent behind it is called tlie 

 elevated rib. 



Trigger-plate. — The triggers work in it. 



Trigger -springs. — Are small springs fouud in some highly-finished 

 locks, and are intended to keep the triggers close to the screw. 



Tumbler. — The moveable centre-piece of a lock which falls with, 

 and is subservient to, the cock. 



