This is slightly different to that of the R.S.M.L.E., the first pull being from 2 to 3 lbs., and the second from 5 to 6 lbs. The first pull is comparatively long, and it is necessary to obtain, by practice, the correct “trigger squeeze” before firing the rifle for the first time.
CARE AND CLEANING
In order to take full advantage of the rifle, it is essential that it be kept absolutely clean; the following parts should receive special attention:
- The Bore.—This should always carry a high polish.
- The Sights.—Must be kept free from oil, and the aperture free from fluff.
- The Hood.—Must always be free from oil and dirt, as it contains the recesses in which the resisting lugs work, and if dirt be allowed to gather there, the shock of discharge cannot be evenly taken on both sides, and accurate shooting under these conditions is unattainable.
- The Breech.—Must be kept clean and free from oil by means of the stick which is provided for the purpose.
- The Bolt.—Must be kept free from oil, and must be the correct one for the rifle, i.e., must carry the same number as that shown on the hood and on the sight leaf.
- Gas escapes.—Must be kept free from oil and dirt.
GENERAL.
The rifle is issued specially as a sniping rifle, and although a bayonet is issued with it, it should not be used for bayonet fighting practice. The woodwork of the rifle must on no account be cut down, and as, when it is issued, it is correctly zeroed to suit one man’s hold, it should not be transferred to another man without re-zeroing it to suit his particular hold.
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Transcriber’s Notes
Punctuation, hyphenation, and spelling were made consistent when a predominant preference was found in the original book; otherwise they were not changed.