Definitions
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- adjective firearms Without a visible
hammer ; said of a gun having acock orstriker concealed from sight, and out of the way of an accidental touch.
Etymologies
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Examples
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Even "hammerless" weapons like a Glock have so many hand safeties to be able to fire a round.
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Wesson Model 642 "hammerless" revolver in .38 Special.
GuardianWatchBlog 2008
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To Tyler (NC) As for a back-up wheel gun the old man (Sheriff Dep for 12yrs) swore by S/W hammerless Dective spec. stubby, light weight, and nothing to hang up on clothes
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I gave you back that .38 hammerless handgun years ago, because I always felt uncomfortable having it.
Freud’s Blind Spot Elisa Albert 2010
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I prefer hammers, but hammerless or concealed hammers are fine for manyfolks.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Women’s (or Men’s) Concealed Carry Handgun Recommendations: 2009
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I also have a hammerless, light Taurus 38 Special.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Women’s (or Men’s) Concealed Carry Handgun Recommendations: 2009
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Given that the oldest Purdey that regularly comes back for servicing is a 12-bore side-by-side hammerless ejector from 1883, the annual cost suddenly begins to seem more reasonable.
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Still wound up, years later, hammerless in my rented room, banging a nail with the spiked heel of my shoe, and tightening screws with a dime or a mat knife blade.
Let Me Eat Cake Leslie F. Miller 2009
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My principal carry piece now is a S&W 296ti, .44 Spcl., 5-shot, hammerless, titanium–extremely light-weight.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Women’s (or Men’s) Concealed Carry Handgun Recommendations: 2009
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Shrouded– hammer/hammerless revolvers can be shot from inside a pocket, semi-autos must always be drawn.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Women’s (or Men’s) Concealed Carry Handgun Recommendations: 2009
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