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TARGET PRACTICE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. 



is loose the counterpoise is so adjusted that the target falls 

 hack a little below the horizontal position. When the cord' 

 is tightened it rises to the position shown in the figures. 

 This target is used in the open or behind earthworks, etc. 



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An infantry target at first visible, but arranged to disappear 

 under fire, is made like that shown in fig. 26, but with the 

 pivots at the foot of the frame instead of at the top. Several 

 groups are represented side by side and one or more are made 

 to fall from time to time by pulling out the props. 



Figs. 29 and 30 represent a full-length infantry target made 

 to appear and disappear. It falls back to the horizontal posi- 

 tion when the cord is loosened and is brought back when the 

 cord is tightened. 



Thin lines, patrols, outposts, etc., are represented by sev- 

 eral targets like that shown in fig. 31. The target and the 

 prop are both hinged to the footboard and when struck, 



