Breech´ pin`

A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

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Removing the new multiple breech pin differs from the original.

This is all you need do to remove the breech pin. Warning: In sliding off the dustcover to the rear, after about 3/8-inch of dustcover rail is exposed, a recess with a small coil spring and ball bearing are revealed.

Winchester '73: a deluxe model 1873 returns in its original chambering-the legendary .44-40

Use the firing pin to push out the breech pin (#014) by pulling the barrel slightly forward and holding it there as you push.

You install the firing pin and its locking piece after reinstalling the breech pin.

Disassembly/reassembly of the Whitney Wolverine: Olympic Arms has brought back what was once a futuristic design that died too young

Slide the breech pin and toggle out towards the rear of the barrel extension (6).

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Breech pin

Breech´ pin`