Mechanical movements, powers, devices and appliances (1901)
Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, N. W. Henley & company · leaf 403
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. … 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
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