- 1. Having the percussion fulminate in a rim surrounding the base, distinguished from center-fire; -- said of cartridges; also, using rim-fire cartridges; as, a rim-fire gun. Such cartridges are now little used. Source: webster
- 2. Having the percussion fulminate in a rim surrounding the base,distinguished from center-fire; -- said of cartridges; also, usingrim-fire cartridges; as, a rim-fire gun. Such cartridges are nowlittle used. Source: adambom
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