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breech screw

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1. A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore. Source: opted
2. A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore. Source: webster

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breech bore bottom close firearm iron musket plug screwed steel strong

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