Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. weapon components
7. projectile weapon components
8. firearm components
9. [firearm locks and lock components]
10. locks (firearm components)
11. matchlocks

Anotations

Scope note:

Matchlocks in which a cock or serpentine, holding the match, is held pressed into the pan of priming powder by a spring. When the firearm is cocked, the match is held up from the pan; when fired, it snaps rapidly down, igniting the powder.