Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jun 23, 2003 00:04
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German term
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Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, French to English
Verschluss
German to English
Tech/Engineering
firearms
"Wird nun der Verschluß aus seiner vorderen Ruhelage zurückgezogen, dann bewegt er den Abzugsstollen und damit das hintere Ende des Fanghebels nach unten..."
I am having trouble with "Verschluß" - is this the lock on the firearm or the breech?
Many thanks for your assistance
Best regards,
Allan Wier
I am having trouble with "Verschluß" - is this the lock on the firearm or the breech?
Many thanks for your assistance
Best regards,
Allan Wier
Proposed translations
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| 3 +3 | breech |
Kim Metzger
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| 4 | breech |
Сергей Лузан
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Proposed translations
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Mexico
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Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
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breech
This might be right. It's one of the translations for Verschluss under Schusswaffe.
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Note added at 2003-06-23 00:19:14 (GMT)
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Another translation given in Langenscheidt is \'bolt assembly.\' Maybe this info can help you decide.
breech bolt
The locking and cartridge head support mechanism of firearms that operate in line with the axis of the bore.
breech face
That part of the breechblock or breech bolt against which the head of the cartridge case or shotshell rests during firing.
http://w3.agsfoundation.com/safety/gloss_b.html#breech
Bolt
A steel rod-like assembly which moves back and forth in an action, sealing the cartridge in the chamber during firing.
http://www.targetshooting.ca/reframerize.cfm?redirect=http:/...
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Note added at 2003-06-23 00:19:14 (GMT)
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Another translation given in Langenscheidt is \'bolt assembly.\' Maybe this info can help you decide.
breech bolt
The locking and cartridge head support mechanism of firearms that operate in line with the axis of the bore.
breech face
That part of the breechblock or breech bolt against which the head of the cartridge case or shotshell rests during firing.
http://w3.agsfoundation.com/safety/gloss_b.html#breech
Bolt
A steel rod-like assembly which moves back and forth in an action, sealing the cartridge in the chamber during firing.
http://www.targetshooting.ca/reframerize.cfm?redirect=http:/...
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Comment: "Many thanks for your assistance.
Best regards,
Allan Wier"
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Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Always welcome! :)
Native in: Russian 
Works in: German to Russian, English to Russian, Spanish to Russian, and 7 more.
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breech
Re.: 3. Collins German Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470406-1
"lock" (of a gun) is translated as "Schloss" there.
Good luck, Allan Wier!
"lock" (of a gun) is translated as "Schloss" there.
Good luck, Allan Wier!
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