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Side 3
... consequence exists as to the shooting powers of the two guns , that each gun in good hands is equally effective , but in other respects the advantages on the side of the breech - loader are as innumerable as they are incontestable . In ...
... consequence exists as to the shooting powers of the two guns , that each gun in good hands is equally effective , but in other respects the advantages on the side of the breech - loader are as innumerable as they are incontestable . In ...
Side 5
... consequence of this mistake ; in fact , the blunders which occurred in loading with the old system in moments of excitement were in- numerable , and were frequently attended with such serious consequences , that an escape from the ...
... consequence of this mistake ; in fact , the blunders which occurred in loading with the old system in moments of excitement were in- numerable , and were frequently attended with such serious consequences , that an escape from the ...
Side 6
... passing it down the barrel it became fixed , in consequence of the wad having turned on one side , so that I could neither move the rod up nor down . As I was at a considerable distance from home this was a 6 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
... passing it down the barrel it became fixed , in consequence of the wad having turned on one side , so that I could neither move the rod up nor down . As I was at a considerable distance from home this was a 6 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
Side 13
... consequence of this occurrence . This , like many other objections , I believe to be purely fabulous , as I have never witnessed any missfires on this account , or experienced any my- self ; indeed a missfire on any account is a very ...
... consequence of this occurrence . This , like many other objections , I believe to be purely fabulous , as I have never witnessed any missfires on this account , or experienced any my- self ; indeed a missfire on any account is a very ...
Side 24
... consequences would ensue . If the spring be not necessary , and the lever can be worked safely and effectively without it , why is the lever encumbered with a superfluous and unnecessary appendage ? Mr. Dawe , however , affirms that all ...
... consequences would ensue . If the spring be not necessary , and the lever can be worked safely and effectively without it , why is the lever encumbered with a superfluous and unnecessary appendage ? Mr. Dawe , however , affirms that all ...
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