The sights for breech-loaders are similar to those of muzzle-loaders, except that what is known as the barrel-headed sliding leaf is used, and there are no centre-sights.
DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF PROJECTILES.
The common shell is known from its carrying a fuse in the point which is cut off for that purpose.
The double shell is known by its disproportion of length to diameter.
The Palliser projectile is known from its sharp point.
The shrapnel is known from the joint which connects the head to the body.
Fragments of a copper disc would denote that Palliser projectiles were used, and a fragment of the head of a Palliser projectile is easily recognizable by the grain of the iron.
PALLISER CONSTRUCTION.
Palliser Converted Gun.
(10-inch Rodman Smooth-Bore
converted to an 8-inch Rifle.)