This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 Excerpt: ...The seamen, having a thorough knowledge of the different modes of firing in the ranks, will now be formed into four ranks, and practised to receive cavalry, as in square, four deep. Men armed with the short rifle will commence the practice on the march with trailed arms, and will be taught to fix swords on the command ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 Excerpt: ...The seamen, having a thorough knowledge of the different modes of firing in the ranks, will now be formed into four ranks, and practised to receive cavalry, as in square, four deep. Men armed with the short rifle will commence the practice on the march with trailed arms, and will be taught to fix swords on the command "Halt;" or "Halt, right-about-face." The leading company of a column thus armed, if halted, will fix swords on the command "Quick march" being given to the remaining companies; the men who halt without word of command will fix swords as they halt. Prepare for--Cavalry.--On this caution, the second and fourth ranks will take a pace of nine inches to the front. Ready.--On this command, the first and second ranks will sink at once upon the right knee and heel, as a front and rear rank, and, at the same time, place the butts of their rifles (which are not to be fullcocked) on the ground against the inside of their right knees, locks inwards, with the muzzles slanting upwards so that the point of the sword may be about the height of a horse's nose; the left hand to grasp the rifle firmly immediately above the lower band, the right hand to hold the small of the butt, the left arm to rest upon the leg about six inches from the knee. The third and fourth ranks will come to the "Ready" (the muzzles of their rifles slightly inclined upwards), adjust the back-sight, full-cock, and fix their eyes on some object in front. Independent firing--Commence.--Proceed with the independent firing as before detailed. Cease--firing.--As before detailed. Kneeling Ranks (or kneeling Ranks of the--face.) Fire a Volley.--This caution is to be given should it be deemed necessary to fire a volley. At--yards. Ready.--As before detaile...
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Add this copy of The Seaman's Catechismn and Instructor in Gunnery, Etc to cart. $45.36, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Nabu Press.
