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the nipple or striker. A string from its upper arm is carried 
across the path, and should hang a little slack, so that when 
the animal’s chest comes against it, the gun will not be fired 
until its shoulder is about opposite the muzzle. For lions, 
about 2 feet 3 inches is the right height from the ground for 
the barrel, which in both cases should be about horizontal. 
This latter plan of effecting the discharge of the gun is much 
preferable to any arrangement of levers acting on the trigger. 
The stick supporting the hammer must, of course, be carefully 
adjusted so that the trap be set “tickle.” This can be tested 
before the insertion of the cartridge. 
