Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The Norman W. Henley publishing co. · leaf 405
1640. MAGAZINE RIFLE, Lee - Metford model.Magazine in the barrel stock. 1641, … MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE.— The breech block is pivotedat the rear end and is thrownup or down by the lever atthe rear of the trigger guard.A spring plunger in thebreech block, let go by thetrigger, explodes the charge.
Mechanical movements
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