RIM-FIRE
Source: 567
Rim″–fire′ (?), a. 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: 567
Rim″–fire′ (?), a. 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.