...necessary to show that its upper surface does not lie in the same direction as the inside or bore. 3. That the axis of the piece is an imaginary line along the centre of the bore. It denotes the course taken by the centre of the bullet whilst under the influence of the exploded...

...place the lock at full-cock to remove the cramp ; this being done, ease the lock to half-cock. * j . J Theoretical Principles. Every volunteer should understand...1. The axis of the piece is an imaginary line along ithe centre of the barrel A, B, fig. 1, Plate VIII. 2. The " line of fire " (B, C) is the continuation...

...bore, with a view hereafter to show that the barrel thus constituted gives elevation in itself. That the "axis of the piece" is an imaginary line along the centre of the barrel, which denotes the. course taken by the centre of the bullet whilst under the influence of the exploded...

...which place the lock at full-cock to remove the cramp ; this being done, ease the lock to half-cock. 6. Theoretical Principles. Every volunteer should understand the reasons for the rules, which arc laid down for his guidance in practice. The following explanations will be found sufficient, though,...