Suffolk and Berkshire, Henry Charles Howard, Earl of, 1833-1898, Peek, Hedley, Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 116
refer to use number eights in theirfirst barrel. The regulation charge of shot is limited toone ounce and a quarter, but there is no re-striction with regard to powder. Of powders, perhaps nitro powder is the bestfor the purpose, for it is clean, smokeless, ofpenetrating force, and allows a quick… … Trap Shut. (and front) one has openings like a cage, so thatthe bird is enabled to enjoy a full view of thecountry before it, but none of the gun behind.Thus, directly the trap is pulled and falls flatto the ground, the liberated bird is instantlyoff in any direction that it may have chosen forits…
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