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Scientific American, Vol. 25, No. 12 (1871) (1871)

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back to a little more than fullcock, which re- rel is secured. If desired ‘the receiver and socket may be of firing, and as they remain till the breech is again opened leases the sliding breech piece: and, continuing the pull, made in one piece with the barrel. to insert the cartridge. Fig.3 is a… … Second, the cartridge is laid into the receiver. the cartridge as it appears when thrown out by the action of Figs. 1 and 2, it is held by the spring catch pin, shown in de- the ejector. Fig.4is a top view of the breech piece and a Third, the breech piece is thrust back to the position shown tailin…

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