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FOR THE TOUCH HOLE 



PJatina is superior to any thing ever made use of for that pur- 

 pose it resists the action of the fire better than gold. 



THE LOCK. 



Gun locks appear to have arrived at that degree of perfection 

 as to bid defiance to improvement* A good lock can always 

 be obtained for a good price. 



THE STOCK. 



As to the stocking of a gun, much will depend upon habit ; 

 but, generally speaking, a person with a long neck will require 

 a stock much bent, a short-necked person the contrary. But, I 

 must confess, I am by no means partial to much bend in a stock, 

 as it appears to give the muzzle too great a declination, and on 

 this account will be apt to throw the shot below the object. 



