t that the points of the conical shot are not secured depth of about three inches, and after the piece is re- duced through the breech. precisely in the center of the bore. This isa point moved, wire pins are secured in the holes in the piece, The advantages claimed for this gun are :— worth the… … 8. The ease with which it can be operated ; only finished muzzles for cannon has not attracted a large share of the attention of artillerists, but with the in- two men being required to load and fire it as fast as is troduction of elongated shot, it can hardly be over- permissible on account of…
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