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forgotten and lost, such loss is to a great extent obviated with, the 
quick-loader. 
Numerous experiments have been made in Russia with various forms 
of repeaters and quick-loading apparatus. The Krenka has been sub¬ 
mitted to a series of tests, and the following facts regarding it have 
been determined by experiment. 
The manipulation of the apparatus can be taught in an hour and a 
half. The first shot can be fired in 2 or 3 seconds after the word of 
command. 3 to 6 shots more per minute are obtained by using the 
quick-loader than by the ordinary method. 
The bracket was put on and taken off 350 times, the springs did not 
deteriorate, and the wear was quite inappreciable. 
It interferes with the handling of the rifle to an inconsiderable extent, 
and the additional weight does not affect the shooting, or aim. 
The cartridges scarcely ever fall out of the magazine; and the 
magazines on no occasion fell out of the brackets. Waterproof 
coverings for the magazines are recommended. 
The quick-loader is an advantage in firing lying down from behind 
cover. It is also an undoubted advantage to have (in case of surprise, 
or alarm, &c.) 10 rounds actually on the rifle. 
To take off an empty magazine and to replace it by a full one 
requires 6 secs.; on an average, 10 shots can be fired in from 35 to 45 secs. 
The accompanying table shows briefly the results of practice made 
with and without the quick-loader 
Distance, 
200 yds. 
Position 
Standing 
Mean ... 
Mean number 
of hits per man > 
per minute. j 
With quick-loader, 
Mean 
number 
of shots 
per man 
per 
minute. 
14-65 
10- 14 
11- 09 
12- 46 
10- 44 
12-04 
11- 64 
Percent, 
age of 
hits. 
49 
48 
38 
20 
43 
68 
51 
Without quick- 
loader, with 
Prussian pouch. 
Mean 
number 
of shots 
per man 
per 
minute. 
9-45 
9-13 
9-9 
12-22 
9-04 
9-24 
9-26 
Percent¬ 
age of 
hits. 
74 
43 
42 
15 
40 
54 
46 
Without quick- 
loader, with 
ordinary pouch. 
Mean 
number 
of shots 
per man 
per 
minute. 
11-39 
7-88 
6-16 
6-61 
Percent' 
age of 
hits. 
11-78 
5-18 
975 
45 
4-39 
8-01 
24 
35 
67 
77 
51 
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Remarks. 
1st Regiment. 
2nd ,, 
A Battalion. 
Jager Battalion. 
200 yds 
Lying 
down. 
Mean number "i 
of hits per man > 
per minute. 3 
13-75 
70 
8-4 
66 
9-62 
5-54 
1st Regiment. 
Note.—T he superiority of the practice made with the quick-loader, lying down, is worth 
remarking,— Translator . 
