hammerless

[ ham-er-lis ]

adjective

1. (of a firearm) having the hammer concealed within the receiver.

hammerless

/ ˈhæməlɪs /

adjective

1. (of a firearm) having the hammer enclosed so that it is not visible

Word History and Origins

Origin of hammerless¹

First recorded in 1870–75; hammer + -less

Example Sentences

From his coat pocket Britz produced the weapon, a gleaming steel revolver of the hammerless variety.

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If it is a hammerless gun, remember that it is always cocked.

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The naturalist carried a Colt's revolver; the Big Boy had a twelve-gauge hammerless, called a "howitzer."

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A hammerless revolver, a short time ago, would have been considered an unsafe weapon.

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In his hand was a gleaming, snub-nosed hammerless revolver, pointed at Rick's midriff.

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