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hammer nose

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Noun1.hammer nose - enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skinhammer nose - enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol
rhinopathy - any disease or malformation of the nose


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The sixgun, as it originally (and most popularly) appeared, had an open top, a la Colt, and a rear sight notch in the hammer nose that could be lined up with the bead-style front sight when the gun was on full cock--also similar to that of the Colt.
Pushing down on the button raises the transfer lever so that it's directly behind the firing pin and can be struck a blow by the hammer nose.
 
 
 
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