Lock (firearm)

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The lock of a firearm is the system used to ignite the propellant. Types of lock include matchlock, wheellock, flintlock, modern percussion, and experimental electronic types. A complete firearm often consists of lock, stock, and barrel. The general mechanism for handling ammunition is known as the firearm action.

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