Instructions to Young Sportsmen: In All that Relates to Guns and ShootingLea and Blanchard, 1846 - 459 páginas |
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... passing through the cylin- drical part of the caliber ) makes the gun shoot so slow , that the sportsman often fires behind his game ; and , of course , so weak , though well directed , that , instead of his birds dying in the air ...
... passing through the cylin- drical part of the caliber ) makes the gun shoot so slow , that the sportsman often fires behind his game ; and , of course , so weak , though well directed , that , instead of his birds dying in the air ...
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... passing a proper gauge of lead through the caliber , yet the barrel is so diminutive that it would be difficult to measure , and specify the exact depth of this relief . A SINGLE SWIVEL - GUN . Barrel made by William Fullerd : average ...
... passing a proper gauge of lead through the caliber , yet the barrel is so diminutive that it would be difficult to measure , and specify the exact depth of this relief . A SINGLE SWIVEL - GUN . Barrel made by William Fullerd : average ...
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... pass freely . What most frequently puzzles people who are not used to mechanics , is , that they ne- glect to keep pressing the cock forward , and by that means the scear is constantly slipping out of the tumbler , and they are plagued ...
... pass freely . What most frequently puzzles people who are not used to mechanics , is , that they ne- glect to keep pressing the cock forward , and by that means the scear is constantly slipping out of the tumbler , and they are plagued ...
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... passes through the stock into the trigger - plate , and screws them together . FENCE . Part between cock and pan , on which is received the solid cock . GUARD . Bow which defends the triggers . HAMMER - SPRING . On which hammer is moved ...
... passes through the stock into the trigger - plate , and screws them together . FENCE . Part between cock and pan , on which is received the solid cock . GUARD . Bow which defends the triggers . HAMMER - SPRING . On which hammer is moved ...
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... pass . If a stupid fellow wedges dry tow into your gun , with the cleaning - rod , pour boiling water on it , and the rod may then be turned round and drawn out . I remember this occurred with a large punt - gun , at which I caught four ...
... pass . If a stupid fellow wedges dry tow into your gun , with the cleaning - rod , pour boiling water on it , and the rod may then be turned round and drawn out . I remember this occurred with a large punt - gun , at which I caught four ...
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Página 383 - tis merry in good green wood, When the mavis and merle are singing, When the deer pass by, the hounds are in cry And the hunter's horn is ringing.
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