Meaning & use
Hammerless
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Describing a firearm that has no external, visible hammer, the striking mechanism being enclosed within the gun's body instead.
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The hunter preferred a hammerless shotgun for its cleaner, snag-free profile.
Hammerless designs became popular in the late nineteenth century for their smoother draw from a holster.
A note on using this word
Enclosing the hammer reduces the risk of it catching on clothing and makes the firearm less prone to accidental snagging.
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