. The breech-loader and how to use it . safety, such as that illustrated,which bolts the triggers effectually, and is easilyput on and off with the thumb, is much betterthan a safety on the top of the break-off or grip ofthe gun, as illustrated in the A. and D. Hammer-less, for these all weaken the gun-stock, some veryconsiderably, at its weakest point. Those whichare worked by a spring to put them on and offautomatically by gripping the gun are likely toget out of order, and not be on when it is ex-pected that they are. They also prevent one fromcarrying the gun with comfort. STANDARD WEIGHTS
. The breech-loader and how to use it . safety, such as that illustrated,which bolts the triggers effectually, and is easilyput on and off with the thumb, is much betterthan a safety on the top of the break-off or grip ofthe gun, as illustrated in the A. and D. Hammer-less, for these all weaken the gun-stock, some veryconsiderably, at its weakest point. Those whichare worked by a spring to put them on and offautomatically by gripping the gun are likely toget out of order, and not be on when it is ex-pected that they are. They also prevent one fromcarrying the gun with comfort. STANDARD WEIGHTS, LENGTHS, AND LOADS. Large-Bore Guns for Wild-Foivling.—Guns ofthe largest calibre which can be fired from theshoulder are usually made single barrel and of4-bore, the average diameter being is a 2-bore paper case made by Messrs. EleyBrothers, Limited, but the calibre is practically thatof the 4-bore thin brass case gun. The cases donot hold a larger charge, nor do the guns shoot And How to Use It, 37 MSM&^mk. o w o 38 ? The Breech-Loader, better, if so well, and the cartridge-case has not theadvantage of being so perfectly water- and damp-proof as that of brass ; therefore, the 4-bore gun forbrass cases is that recommended. These large guns are made in four styles ofbreech-loading, the mechanisms being, first, thecheapest, with double-grip lever under guard, back-work lock, and outside hammers ; second, thetreble-wedge-fast, with top cross-bolt, top lever, barlock, and outside hammers ; third, the treble-wedge-fast top cross-bolt, hammerless mechanism ; fourth,similar breech mechanism, but with the addition ofself-ejecting lock work. The gun should weighfrom I5lbs. to i81bs., the barrels being 42in. to length, as fully choked as possible, to obtain thebest results, with charges varying from nine to tendrams of powder, and sJ to 3I ounces of shot. Strong serviceable guns, with first-class shoot-ing, can be had with the cheapest form of breech-actions
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