[3] In the model of 1885 it enters from the rear.
[4] The point at which the projectile has a remaining velocity of 500 ft.-sec., the minimum at which shrapnel is effective.
[5] These numbers correspond to a time of flight which is generally less than the tabulated time of flight by an amount required to cause the shrapnel to burst at a point within a distance of 75 yards short of the target.
[6] A corrugated sheet-metal prop will hereafter be attached to the neck-yoke stop. It will fold up under the pole, partly enveloping it, and be secured by a hook on the prop.
[7] Reduced when necessary by removing an ammunition-chest.
[8] On sights hereafter made this will be 1/1000 of the range.
[9] On the sights hereafter made the deflection divisions will correspond to 1/1000 of the range.
[10] Or 8 if upper braces are used.
[11] Berthelet says: "Thin disks of compressed guncotton may be pierced by a ball without explosion; but if thickness of disk be increased or resisting envelope used an explosion occurs."
[12] Also 2 copies to the designated paymaster.