Tear.—When a bullet makes a hole larger than its own diameter, particularly in the flesh of an animal, the gun from which it was shot is said to tear.
Tenons.—Iron projections on the lump of a breech-loader, to fit into corresponding spaces in the action.
Thimbles.—The metallic loops on the under side of a muzzle-loader, made to hold the ramrod when not in use.
Toe.—The extremity of the breech which rests nearest the armpit when in the act of taking off-hand aim.
Top Lever.—The lever of a breech-loader, which works on the upper side of the gun, just back of the hammers.
Trigger.—The small lever under the gun, upon which is pressed with the finger to release the confined mainspring and allow the hammer to descend.
Trigger-Plate.—The iron plate in which the trigger works.
Trigger Spring.—A small spring to keep the trigger pressed close to the sear.
Tube.—The modern gunmaker calls the gun-barrel a tube; in old times the only tube known to the gunsmith was that projection upon which the percussion cap was exploded. See nipple.
Tube.—See nipple.