[Blood of Tyrants]

Actually the “lock” part refers to old black powder firearms that had a half cock position (locked) where it was supposed to be safe to then load your firearm. I say supposed to be safe because that’s where the term “going off half cocked” came from.

[Mat_Helm]

You are correct in that the original term referred to the flint lock file.

However as a military drill and command it is generally in modern times referenced to the M1 Garand rifle. Unlike magazine fed rifles the bolt had to be locked back in order to load. This according to my father Marine Corp Master Gunnery Sergeant and Camp Pendleton drill instructor after the Korean War. He trained many Marines that ended up fighting in Vietnam carrying M1's and M-14's before going to the M16.

My only problem with 40+ guns is which ones to take to the range each time or how many. The Garand is still my favorite to shoot hi power ---ping---.

[Big Red Badger]

Okay,black powder is a Fav!
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How about;
Lock,Stock and Barrel.
More Cap and Ball,correct?