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> Is this an example of "wire wrapping"?

Yes

> If so what mechanism is actually holding the wire securely around those metal posts(terminals?)

The wire is wrapped around the posts several times, with no other mechanism. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_wrap has a good close up picture of one connection and a description of the details (including some info on how this forms a reliable connection)



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