Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The Norman W. Henley publishing co. · leaf 405
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. … 1642. CHASSEPOT GUN.—A needle gun. The cartridgeis inserted by hand; the plunger runs forward and is locked by turn-ing into a notch. Centre fire. MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES. 395 1643. REMINGTON RIFLE.—A breech block, operated by a handle, is pulled back toallow the cartridge to be{\^ charged by hand,…
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