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. snaphances

Anotations

Scope note:

Developed version of the snaphance, having a lug at the end of a combined sear and trigger lever, which projects through an opening in the lock plate inside in front of the cock to hold it at half cock. They are found most often on Scottish pistols of the 18th century.