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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   CHAPTER II. Examination of First-class Gunners 111 (a) The Azimuth Instrument and Definitions 111 (b) The Plotting-board 116 The Range-board 123 The Deflection-board 128 The Telescopic Sight 136 Wind Component 145 The Aeroscope 146 Anemometer 149 Electric Stop-watch 149 The Atmosphere-board 150 Special Apparatus for Mortars 151 Battle-ships, Armor, etc. 151   Examination for Torpedo-company Gunners 169 Second-class Gunners 169 Service of the Piece, Nomenclature 169 Duties in the Loading-room 174 Duties on the Water