Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A wrench for seating or removing the nipple of a small-arm.
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These pistols were apparently at one time cased, for they are accompanied by cleaning rod with detachable head, nipple-wrench, bullet mould and combination powder and cap flask.
A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restless Oaks" Henry W. Shoemaker
hernesheir commented on the word nipple-wrench
Don't worry, it was a gunsmith's tool.
January 22, 2013