hammerless
adjective
ham·mer·less
ˈha-mər-ləs 
: having the hammer concealed
a hammerless revolver
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The Savage Model 99 features a hammerless design with a much faster lock time than a traditional lever action.
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Bryce M. Towsley, Outdoor Life, 9 Dec. 2020
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Bryce M. Towsley, Outdoor Life, 9 Dec. 2020
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“Hammerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammerless. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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