MUSKETS, CARBINES, AND PISTOLS.
On the top of the barrel, near the breech, with an anchor; and, on the lock-plate, the letter P over the initials of the Inspector, thus: P./A.B.
REVOLVERS.
On the top of the barrel, near the cylinder, with an anchor; and, on the face of the cylinder, the letter P over the initials of the Inspector, as above.
CUTLASSES.
On the blade, immediately below the guard, with an anchor; and the letter P over the initials of the Inspector, as above.
All arms in store or returned from ships will be stamped with the anchor before being issued.
The Bureau will furnish to each Inspector two sizes of stamps. Muskets, Carbines, and Cutlasses are to be marked with the larger, .15-in., and Pistols and Revolvers with the smaller, 0.1-in., size of stamps.
PRESERVATION OF SMALL ARMS.
259. The Captain will take care that the Small Arms are carefully cleaned and wiped dry after every exercise or use of them, before they are put away.