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... frequently kills at much greater distances , although I am willing to admit that a weak cartridge may sometimes come into use either from a mistake in the filling , or from looseness of the charge consequent on a fall upon the ground ...
... frequently kills at much greater distances , although I am willing to admit that a weak cartridge may sometimes come into use either from a mistake in the filling , or from looseness of the charge consequent on a fall upon the ground ...
Side 5
... frequently attended with such serious consequences , that an escape from the possibility of their recurring by the use of the breech - loader , cannot but be in the highest degree satisfactory , and subject for the warmest congra ...
... frequently attended with such serious consequences , that an escape from the possibility of their recurring by the use of the breech - loader , cannot but be in the highest degree satisfactory , and subject for the warmest congra ...
Side 13
... frequently become bent when packed in boxes , so that when placed in the barrels their oblique positions render a discharge impossible , and that sportsmen are constantly disappointed in consequence of this occurrence . This , like many ...
... frequently become bent when packed in boxes , so that when placed in the barrels their oblique positions render a discharge impossible , and that sportsmen are constantly disappointed in consequence of this occurrence . This , like many ...
Side 17
... frequently and found to answer its purpose admirably . In each system the barrels are easily and securely locked . It cannot , however , be denied , if the same results can be produced without the employment of springs , by well ...
... frequently and found to answer its purpose admirably . In each system the barrels are easily and securely locked . It cannot , however , be denied , if the same results can be produced without the employment of springs , by well ...
Side 37
... frequently proved the unintentional instruments of destroying life in the hands of the inconsiderate and careless . 1 To withdraw the cartridges , put them into a place of security , wipe out the barrels and put away the gun , are ...
... frequently proved the unintentional instruments of destroying life in the hands of the inconsiderate and careless . 1 To withdraw the cartridges , put them into a place of security , wipe out the barrels and put away the gun , are ...
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