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order to prevent the right hand from being driven 

 against the face, in the event of a recoil. But, if 

 they should have been loaded some time, it is best to 

 loosen the charge of shot, which, otherwise, would 

 bejelt severely. 



If one of these guns should be laid aside for a 

 season or two, your filling it with mutton suet will 

 entirely prevent rust. 



