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... opinion , as I have never used one . I have , however , closely examined its structure , and will endeavour to give a description of its component parts , with a few passing remarks on their value 20 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
... opinion , as I have never used one . I have , however , closely examined its structure , and will endeavour to give a description of its component parts , with a few passing remarks on their value 20 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
Side 25
... never in a more vigorous condition , and that the orders from its patrons to prolong and perpetuate its existence have recently been unprecedentedly numerous ; so that I think it may be safely in- ferred that it has obtained a reprieve ...
... never in a more vigorous condition , and that the orders from its patrons to prolong and perpetuate its existence have recently been unprecedentedly numerous ; so that I think it may be safely in- ferred that it has obtained a reprieve ...
Side 34
... never arise from the use of the breech - loader . No. 9. Safety doubt- ful . Immeasurably safer ; not only in considera- tion of the reasons given in the preceding answers , but , on other equally valid grounds , breech- loaders are ...
... never arise from the use of the breech - loader . No. 9. Safety doubt- ful . Immeasurably safer ; not only in considera- tion of the reasons given in the preceding answers , but , on other equally valid grounds , breech- loaders are ...
Side 37
... never be lost sight of or neglected . PRECAUTIONARY SUGGESTIONS IN THE USE OF THE GUN , ESPECIALLY AS TO LOADING . SO MANY serious accidents have happened , and are continually occurring in the simple process of loading , from the ...
... never be lost sight of or neglected . PRECAUTIONARY SUGGESTIONS IN THE USE OF THE GUN , ESPECIALLY AS TO LOADING . SO MANY serious accidents have happened , and are continually occurring in the simple process of loading , from the ...
Side 38
... never to be departed from . Of the several causes of accident during loading , the most common is that of loading one barrel immediately after having discharged it , with the lock of the other barrel at full - cock , the jarring of the ...
... never to be departed from . Of the several causes of accident during loading , the most common is that of loading one barrel immediately after having discharged it , with the lock of the other barrel at full - cock , the jarring of the ...
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