the bolt additionally effecting a sliding movement transverse to the barrel axis

Full Title

Breech mechanism, e.g. locks > Bolt action, i.e. the main breech opening movement being parallel to the barrel axis > Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively > the bolt additionally effecting a sliding movement transverse to the barrel axis

Classification Context

Section:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING

Class:

WEAPONS

Subclass:

FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE