Chapter I

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EXTRACTS FROM G. O. 105, MAY 11, 1907 1
Schedule of Examination for Gunners 2
Syllabus of Examination for Gunners 3
Second-class Gunners 4
First-class Gunners 6
Torpedo-company Gunners 9
Examination for Second-class Gunners 11
General Information 11
Service of the Piece 11
12-inch B. L. R., Disappearing Carriage 13
12-inch B. L. R., Mounted on Non-disappearing Carriage 26
8-inch Non-disappearing 30
12-inch Mortar, Model 1896 33
6-inch Disappearing 37

NOMENCLATURE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION 41
Breech-blocks, Recoil-cylinders, etc. 44
Care of Guns and Carriages 66
Powders, Projectiles, Primers, and Fuses 73
Cordage, Blocks, Tackle, Gins, Shears, etc. 88
Knots and Hitches 91
Splices 95
Rigging-tackles 96
Gins 98
Shears 99
Hydraulic Jacks 102
U. S. Magazine Rifle Description etc. 105