LEETCHS RIFLE. 



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the lever moves it round on its axis, the 



represented by the dotted line at c, drives the front of the 



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RESTELL'S RIFLE, OPEN. (HALF SIZE.) 



plug forward, so as to close the open breech. As in Prince's 

 and Terry's, the fire from the nipple has to perforate the 

 paper of the cartridge. The closure of the breech is well 

 managed as long as the bolt of the lever is not worn ; but 

 when this becomes loose by friction, there is some little escape; 

 and as either the bolt or the stock must t>e greatly reduced 

 in strength beyond what is sufficient to withstand any 

 severe pressure, there is an element of weakness which will 

 always militate against the plan. 



The cartridge used with this rifle is of the ordinary con- 

 struction, but tied in behind the ball, so as to form a narrow 

 neck or joint. 



The above drawing is from a rifle made by Mr. Dean, of 

 King William-street, City. 



LEETCH'S RIFLE. 



Mr. Leetch, of Great Portland-street, London, has ex- 

 hibited for the last three or four years a breech-loading rifle, 



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