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Flogging offence
In the gunsmithing forum Yulzari has a thread on a badly worn barrel and there is some lamentations on being to the right of such a dangerous piece. Now this reminded me of something i have been...
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British Ordnance issue weapons did not have flash guards. Some militia units did have flash guards fitted. Time period here is 1800-1815 but could well apply to a longer period but I do not know that....
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In the 1782 'Advice to the Officers of the British Army' it (tongue in cheek) advises young officers that:'If you are in the right wing during the firings you must always keep a pace or two in front,...
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