Answers to questions on the instruction of musketry and the Hythe papersW. Mitchell, 1862 - 80 páginas |
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... bullet to " strip " i . e . , pass out of the grooving , -or else the wood plug may be driven through the bullet . 11. Unfit to be intrusted with a rifle . 12. The joint effects of moisture and air . 13. By keeping it perfectly dry ...
... bullet to " strip " i . e . , pass out of the grooving , -or else the wood plug may be driven through the bullet . 11. Unfit to be intrusted with a rifle . 12. The joint effects of moisture and air . 13. By keeping it perfectly dry ...
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... bullet and the force of the powder , also to enable a bayonet being fixed on it so as to form a pike for the soldier . 9. It is an imaginary line along the centre of the barrel . 10. A straight line is that which lies evenly between its ...
... bullet and the force of the powder , also to enable a bayonet being fixed on it so as to form a pike for the soldier . 9. It is an imaginary line along the centre of the barrel . 10. A straight line is that which lies evenly between its ...
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... bullet whilst under the influence of the exploded powder ; the distance and direction in which it is guided in its flight ; and the general direction in which the bullet travels after leaving the barrel . 13. The length of the barrel ...
... bullet whilst under the influence of the exploded powder ; the distance and direction in which it is guided in its flight ; and the general direction in which the bullet travels after leaving the barrel . 13. The length of the barrel ...
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... bullet travels about 1200 feet in the first second , and 800 , and 500 , in the second , and third , seconds respectively . 10. When the barometer stands at 30 in . the pressure is 15lbs . , but it varies from 14 to 15 lbs . 11. Not ...
... bullet travels about 1200 feet in the first second , and 800 , and 500 , in the second , and third , seconds respectively . 10. When the barometer stands at 30 in . the pressure is 15lbs . , but it varies from 14 to 15 lbs . 11. Not ...
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... bullet is a curved line . 22. The trajectory . 23. Yes . 24. Because the bullet starts with such great velocity , and gravity has had , comparatively , so little time to act upon it , that the bullet travels almost in a straight line ...
... bullet is a curved line . 22. The trajectory . 23. Yes . 24. Because the bullet starts with such great velocity , and gravity has had , comparatively , so little time to act upon it , that the bullet travels almost in a straight line ...
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Términos y frases comunes
50 yards absolute deviation Aiming drill aligned annual course axis back-sight barrel battalion sergeant instructor blank cartridge Blank firing bridle-pin bull's-eye bullet butt capping position Cavalry Cleaning arms columns total points commanding company instructor diagram diameter drachms Drill and Practice exercised fixed flag fore-sight front full-bent full-cock greatest number ground hammer hammer to fall HYTHE Infantry Inspector-General of Musketry instruction instructor of musketry Judging distance drill judging distance practice LESSON line of fire lock lock-plate mainspring mandrel Manufacture of cartridges mark Musketry Drill muzzle nipple non-commissioned officer notch number of points officer instructor paces percussion caps periods of target pivot placed Position drill powder Practice Register preliminary drills recruits regimental rifle screwed home sear sear-nose sear-spring pin shot shoulder side skirmishing practice slider Snapping caps soldier squad stud swivel target practice Theoretical principles third class third period Three trajectory trigger trigger-guard Viscount Hardinge volley firing
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Página 31 - At the last command, without moving the body or eyes, raise the rifle smartly to the front of the right shoulder to the full extent of the left arm, elbow inclined downward, the barrel nearly horizontal, muzzle slightly depressed, heel of the butt on a line with the top of the shoulder.
Página 16 - A plane superficies is that in which any two points being taken, the straight line between them lies wholly in that superficies.
Página 32 - WERE. {Place the forefinger round the trigger like a hook, that part of it between the first and second joint to rest flat on the trigger, and restrain the breathing. {Kaise the muzzle steadily until the top of the fore-sight is brought in a line with the object through the bottom of the notch of the back-sight.
Página 28 - That the line of sight should be taken along 'the centre of the notch of the back-sight and the top of the fore-sight, which should cover the middle of the mark aimed at.
Página 5 - ... that no degree of perfection he may have attained in the other parts of his drill can upon service remedy any want of proficiency in this ; in fact, all his other instructions in marching and manoeuvring can do no more than place him in the best possible situation for using his weapon with effect.
Página 31 - ... the sight upright ; the top part of the heel plate to be in a line with the top part of the shoulder, the muzzle to be a few inches below the mark the eyes are fixed upon, the forefinger to be extended along the outside of the trigger-guard, and both elbows to be inclined downwards.
Página 5 - The rifle is placed in the soldier's hands for the destruction of his enemy ; his own safety depends upon his efficient use of it...
Página 42 - danger," or " cease firing," is in all cases to be a red flag, which will be hoisted and planted on the top of the butt, whenever it is necessary to cease firing to re-colour the targets, or for any other purpose. 8. Whenever a shot strikes to the right, the flag denoting its value is to be inclined to the right, and vice vers&.
Página 33 - To see when the men are at the " present," that the sights are upright, that the rifle is pressed firmly to the shoulder with the left hand, that the trigger is pressed steadily without the slightest motion of the hand or arm...
Página 35 - ... to march a squad of six men, formed two deep, on the alignment chosen, and halt it at 50 yards distance, when No. 3 of the rear rank will face about and cover the two men already aligned ; the man 20 yards off will now be removed.