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2. Latch - Wikipedia

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   A latch or catch (called sneck in Northern England and Scotland) is a type of mechanical fastener that joins two (or more) objects or surfaces while allowing for their regular separation. A latch typically engages another piece of hardware on the other mounting surface.

3. Safety (firearms) - Wikipedia

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   In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism used to help prevent the accidental discharge of a firearm, helping to ensure safer handling. Safeties can generally be divided into subtypes such as internal safeties (which typically do not receive input from the user) and external safeties (which typically allow the user to give input, for ...

4. Glossary of locksmithing terms - Wikipedia

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   Bible The bible [1] is the part of a pin tumbler lock that contains the pins and pin stack springs as well as the pin stacks themselves. The driver pins of a pin-tumbler lock are located in the bible.

5. Sear (firearm) - Wikipedia

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   Sear shown in a revolver action. In a firearm, the sear is the part of the trigger mechanism that holds the hammer, striker, or bolt back until the correct amount of pressure has been applied to the trigger, at which point the hammer, striker, or bolt is released to discharge the weapon.

6. Lockset - Wikipedia

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   Metal fire-resistance rated door with a lockset consisting of a locking latch bolt operated by lever handle with an escutcheon that encompasses the locking mechanism.. A lockset (alternatively lock set) is the hardware and components that make up the locking or latching mechanism that can usually be found on a door or other hinged object but can also include sliding doors and dividers. [1]

7. Pawl - Wikipedia

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   As such, it is a type of latch and can also be considered a type of dog. It typically consists of a spring-loaded lever that engages a mating component at a steep enough angle to restrain it. Pawls are often tapered, being widened at their pivot for anchoring and narrow at their tip.