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4th Experiment.— At 134 dummies, in loose order, representing infantry retiriug. Front 98yds., 
average depth 35 yds. Firing at three positions, With unknown ranges. Shrapnel shell only 
used with field guns. 
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No. of hits. 
2 nd position. 
Weight of 
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Weight of 
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39 
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Note. —Six Guardsmen, armed with the Martini-Henry rifle, and a similar number with the 
Snider, were pitted against the guns. 
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