hammerless
/ˈhæmərləs/
adjective
- Describing a firearm that has no external hammer, or in which the hammer is hidden inside the mechanism.
- The hunter preferred a hammerless shotgun because it didn't snag on his clothing.
- Many modern pistols are hammerless, making them easier to draw from a holster.
- The antique dealer explained that the hammerless design was a major innovation in the 19th century.