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... possible , the binding power is all that can be desired ; and the process of loading is easily and expeditiously accomplished . Harrison's and Cogswell's Patent and Self- Cocking , Snap Lever Breech - Loading Gun , is as cleverly ...
... possible , the binding power is all that can be desired ; and the process of loading is easily and expeditiously accomplished . Harrison's and Cogswell's Patent and Self- Cocking , Snap Lever Breech - Loading Gun , is as cleverly ...
Side 26
... possible . The end of it fits closely over the trigger guard . Its binding power is immense . Secondly , the pistons in the false breech are in a horizon- tal position , and strike horizontally and not ob- liquely as in Daw's ; so that ...
... possible . The end of it fits closely over the trigger guard . Its binding power is immense . Secondly , the pistons in the false breech are in a horizon- tal position , and strike horizontally and not ob- liquely as in Daw's ; so that ...
Side 27
... each answers its purpose admirably . No escape of gas or vertical movement of the barrels after a discharge is possible . The former advantage is not possessed by the ordinary Lafanchaux , and although BREECH - LOADERS . 27.
... each answers its purpose admirably . No escape of gas or vertical movement of the barrels after a discharge is possible . The former advantage is not possessed by the ordinary Lafanchaux , and although BREECH - LOADERS . 27.
Side 28
... possible , and very little escape of gas being perceptible ; and more- over , after a discharge by the simple movement of the lever , the cartridges are ejected as the barrels slide forward , and this important result is accomplished ...
... possible , and very little escape of gas being perceptible ; and more- over , after a discharge by the simple movement of the lever , the cartridges are ejected as the barrels slide forward , and this important result is accomplished ...
Side 29
... this principle by Kavanagh , of Dublin , which was made nearly forty years ago ; but Lan- caster has the merit of having fully developed and turned this principle to the greatest possible advantage , of BREECH - LOADERS . 29.
... this principle by Kavanagh , of Dublin , which was made nearly forty years ago ; but Lan- caster has the merit of having fully developed and turned this principle to the greatest possible advantage , of BREECH - LOADERS . 29.
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