Artillera

[elan]

hi, i'm reading a spanish book, and the guy is in the army and he says:

y me pongo a reparar la cadena de mi aguja artillera

what does he repair?

[sosia]

I'm not really sure,
Literally as "cannon needle", but I think he refers to a "rascador", a tool wich was uset to clean the barrel from the outside.
http://www.decathlon.es/ES/kit-limpieza-rifle-36005797/
Something like you see here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymyw7CLFWOk
an old version was simple a needle with a chain, like when cleaning a chimney
Saludos

[poli]

I thought it might mean repariing the pin on a military brooch/epulet/medallion.

[Perikles]

Originally Posted by sosia

I'm not really sure,
Literally as "cannon needle", but I think he refers to a "rascador", a tool wich was uset to clean the barrel from the outside.

Off-topic, but I notice you keep spelling which like this.

[sosia]

Yes, "which" is a common mistake I have.
I'm trying to improve, but...
Thanks Perikles