I caught the last of a program that was talking about when a gun is " in battery". Another thing that I don't know. What is "in battery", and when would a revolver be considered to be "in battery"?
DLB

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in battery is where the mechanism is in firing position.
a revolver is technically only out of battery while the cylinder is rotating, or is opened for loading. its never really out of battery

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it just needs more voltage

I was taught that the most inportant moment for a revolver's lock-up is when it is "in battery". That instant when the trigger is held to the rear most position, the bolt is engaged in the cylinder notch, & the hand is still holding pressure on the cylinder ratchet.

the litteral meaning of the word "battery", a group of things acting together.

So yes, it is the firing position.

Most revolvers will have a slight cylinder slack when checked with the hammer down & the trigger released. Try your favorite older gun with the trigger held in it's rear most position. If there is not excessive wear in the ratchet, hand area, you will get tight lock-up "in battery" position.

Jim

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DLB

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On the other hand, if we ever hear "battery in the revolver" you know that we've gone a little too far with technology

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Lou

I was taught to always close a revolver in battery, or with a charge hole set so it will be aligned with the barrel when the gun closes(the cylinder stop ball in a cylinder slot if you prefer). Eliminates further turn ring wear and is especially appreciated on collectable S&W's. I once saw an older collector go ballistic at a show when somebody went to close a S&W without doing this.

Bob