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I suggest this article should be merged with "Breech mechanism" as the second article covers more systems and is better illustrated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.250.59.239 (talk) 17:57, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
- The current content of the "Interrupted screw" article could readily be merged, but the topic is broader. Notably, this is a common method for securing connectors to plates. A hole with tabs is made in the place, which keeps the connector from turning and a nut can be secured on the connector without needing a tool on the connector (the plate functions as the tool). Similar view to Rcbutcher here, I was looking for uses outside artillery. 74.104.188.4 (talk) 00:23, 23 November 2023 (UTC)
These types of breeches are commonly know as quick-locking breeches. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.244.90.105 (talk) 05:23, 9 November 2014 (UTC)
Early history
edithttps://gutenberg.org/ebooks/71928 -- a book on gunsmithing published in 1883 -- in its opening chapter on history quotes a patent for an interrupted screw much earlier than the one cited here: 1661, to the Marquis of Worcester. Paul Koning (talk) 23:58, 25 October 2023 (UTC)
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