wormer
worm Another wad was rammed down and we were ready for measuring. This is done by placing the hand with fingers horizontal, against the length of ramrod protruding from teh gun-barrel, and observing how many fingers width it is. Five fingers is considered a heavy load, six, extra heavy. On the top o...
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| Language: | English |
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1971
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/72947 |
| Summary: | worm Another wad was rammed down and we were ready for measuring. This is done by placing the hand with fingers horizontal, against the length of ramrod protruding from teh gun-barrel, and observing how many fingers width it is. Five fingers is considered a heavy load, six, extra heavy. On the top of the rod there is what is called a "wormer," about four inches of wire with a little barb on the end for getting the wad out of the barrel. A "wormer" is usually a straightened fish hook. PRINTED ITEM G.M. Story MAR 1971 JH MAR 1971 Not used Not used Withdrawn withdrawn but no stamp |
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