fieldstrip
/ˈfiːldstrɪp/
verb
- To disassemble a weapon (especially a firearm) for cleaning, maintenance, or repair, typically without special tools.
- The soldier learned how to fieldstrip his rifle in under a minute.
- The instructor showed the class how to fieldstrip a pistol safely.
- Before cleaning, you need to fieldstrip the shotgun to access the barrel and action.
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