APPENDIX. 



TECHNICAL NAMES USED BY GUN-MAKERS, THAT 

 APPLY TO THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE LOCK 

 AND GUN, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED. 



Antechamber. The small opening or passage forming 

 a connection between the end of the tube and the cham- 

 ber, and through which the fire from the cap is conducted 

 to the powder lying in the chamber. 



Bolts. The small sliding pin that passes through the 

 fore-end of the stock, and, fitting in the loops of the barrel, 

 secures them in their position. 



Bolt-Loops. Small iron loops, attached to the barrels, 

 through which the bolts pass to fasten the barrel to the 

 stock. 



Break-off 'or False Breeching. The piece of metal made 

 fast to the stock by the cross-pin, into which the hooks of 

 the breeches must be inserted before the barrels will slip 

 into their bed. 



Bridle. The piece of polished steel, partly covering 

 the tumbler and scear in which the pivot of the tumbler 

 works, holding all the machinery secure. 



Bridle-Pins. Small screws which keep the bridle in 

 its place. 



Cap. The piece of metal covering the worm of the 

 ramrod. 



Cap. The metal finish at the extreme point of the 

 stock. 



