Hammerless

/ˈhæmərləs/ adjective

Definition

Describing a firearm, especially a revolver, that has no external hammer or has an internal mechanism for striking the firing pin.

Etymology

From 'hammer' plus the suffix '-less' (Old English origin meaning without), describing firearms designed without visible external hammers.

Kelly Says

Hammerless revolvers were a safety innovation—removing the external hammer prevented accidental discharge and made guns safer for police and personal defense, revolutionizing firearm design.

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