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folds, so as to prevent “ cutting” at the top of the base cnp. There is 
a small hole pierced through the case, in order that it may be seen if 
the band is in its proper position. After the case is rolled, the top end 
is reduced in diameter by crimping from ’577 in. to 0*45 in. 
“ The charge of powder is 85 grains; the manufacturing limit being 
+ 2 grains. On the top of the charge is a glazed-board disc, with a 
concave beeswax wad attached, on the top of which two more glazed- 
board discs are placed; the bullet is then inserted, and secured by 
choking the case into the two cannelures. 
“ The remaining parts of the cartridge are the same as in the cartridge 
for the Snider arm."” 
Martini-Henry Cartridge, Mark III. 
(Full size.) 
(For the weights of packages of small-arm cartridges, see Table II.) 
Manufacture of Small-arms. 
The Martini-Henry is the only rifle now made by Government. It is 
manufactured at the Koyal Small-Arms Factory, Enfield Lock. 
As many of the parts as possible are, by means of fixed machines, 
made interchangeable—as was the case in the Enfield rifle—in order 
to facilitate repair. The parts, therefore, undergo a regular system of 
viewing, gauging, and marking in process of manufacture, so as to 
ensure “ interchangeability.” The Small-Arms Factory can supply 
