hooting. If you leave it over till the next day, you ma

the rod in it. I prefer wooden rods as less apt to spoil the rifling, but the very narrow calibres require a met

d, spoils the shooting most. For the same reason, it is as well to have the rifling "reamed off" at the mouth of the muzzle, so that the edge of

articular powder you are using, as what may b

ess in very exceptional cases, for fear of overlooking a spot in drying, and getting rust in consequence. If necessary to use water to

eaning fluids, screw-drivers, etc., all in proper compartments, and to put them back when used. See that the cotton-wool is absolutely dry and clean before using it. Throw away such pieces after once using. Do not use too

. They only turn a pistol into an inferior carbine,

side and rusts the weapon. Great care should always be taken to see that the holster is absolutely dry inside before placing a pistol therein. To dry the inside of a holster, make some oats very hot in a saucepan and fill the holster with them, emptying them out when cold. Some American holsters are made of india-rubber, to prevent perspiration

If you have only two pistols, they can be put in a case without this upper tray, or the tray can be used for cartridges. Under all circumstances, use a good lock,-not the sort that any key fits,-keep the case locked, and wea

y be fitted with compartments for various calibres and loads. The word "loaded" may with advantage be ins