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1764 british manual of armsComments are in parenphasis) Heels close: Toes a little turned out; the Belly drawn in a little,Barrel almost perpendicular. To be exact in counting a Second of Time, or One, Two, betweenMilitia continued to useThe style of the period was for theThis kept theRemember, both sides fought in linesThumb upon the Breech Pin, and the Fingers under the Guard. Firelock must be brought to an equal Height with your Shoulder,Fore-Finger and Thumb of the right Hand, the Back of the HandHand with a quick Motion above the Lock, holding the Piece rightConstraint; your left Hand at the Feather Spring, and your RightHand lying along the Barrel, and the Muzzle kept at a little distanceTime, slipping the right Foot behind the Butt of the Firelock,Hand hanging down by your left Foot, and your Right kept fastSide. 4th. Come to your proper Front, seizing the Firelock at the Muzzle,Ground with your right Hand, and seize it with the left aboveHeel, and come to the Rest. Lock; The right Hand kept fast inthis Motion, and the Piece stillSide. Motions as in the two first of the Secure. 3rd. Quit the right Hand, and bring the Firelock smartly downConstraint, seizing the Bayonet at the same Time with the right. Hand, and fixing it, placing that Hand just below the Brass, withMotion of Secure. 2nd. Quit the left Hand, and place it strong upon the Butt. 3rd. Quit the right Hand, and bring it down the right Side. Spring. The right Foot to be brought close up to the left HeelAs in the Motions of Explanation nineteen. Hand a the same Time to the Swell, the Guard between the ThumbCome smartly to the Recover, by springing the Firelock streightHeight of the Recover; at the same Time that the left Hand springsSide, and seizes the Firelock a-cross the Breast; as it risesButt, and seizes the Firelock strong above the Lock, the little. Finger of the left Hand at the spring of the Lock, the left HandSide of the Face. 2nd. Bring the Firelock down with a brisk Motion to the Priming.http://www.dpsszczytno.pl/photo/canon-c5200-manual.xml
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Position, the left Hand holding the Firelock as in Priming, the. Thumb of the right Hand palced against the Face of the Steel,The Motion of handling Cartridge, to shutting the Pans, to beThe Americans used a two rankPart of the Butt to be in a Line with the Heel of the left Foot;Time spring up the Butt by the Cock with the right Hand, and raiseBarrel with the right Eye from the Breech Pin to the Muzzle; keepPiece is fired, give yourself a strong Spring upon your left Leg,Time a moderate Pace, or two Feet to the Right, keeping the left. Foot fast; as the Firelock is cocked, the Thumb is to fall belowCock firmly; the Fore-finger mot to be before the Tricker: The. Piece to be held in this Position perpendicular opposite the left. Side of the Face, the Butt close to the left Breast, but not pressed,Present! Spring the Firelock from the Body to Arms length with a quick. Motion, pressing down the Muzzle with the left Hand, and springThe loading Motions as in the Explanations of Priming and Loading,Rank. As the Firelock is recovered and cocked, step briskly streightOutwater's Militia Company, Webmaster Glenn. Valis Jersey during the Revolution Home Page. Such manuals were especially important in the matchlock and flintlock eras, when loading and firing was a complex and lengthy process typically carried out in close order. When capitalized, the term has reference to one of several important manuals, such as the British Army manual of 1764, the manual of Frederick the Great or Von Steuben 's Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States, adopted by the Continental Army in 1777. The positions and evolutions contained in such manuals have become the standard for parade drill throughout most of the world.You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. v t e By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Try Again Cancel Loading. Loading. Historic interpreter Glenn Gugino goes through the drill, step by step.http://hungtri.com/upload/canon-c5200-manual.xmlLearn about this iconic fortress and the people and activities that filled it in this short video. Now you will know! Old Fort Niagara historic interpreter, Hanae Weber, provides all you've been curious to learn about what soldiers ate and why. What else was happening at Fort Niagara at the time. Learn about it in this short video. Our interpretive staff do them hourly during normal times. Today, we're bringing it to you virtually by one of our veteran interpreters, Will Emerson. Not only is his demo fun to watch, but his sense of humor should provide some chuckles. You are there, learning history while being part of its retelling. History is alive today and every day, waiting to embrace you with its stories and people. Yes, cabbage cooked in delicious. Our 28 ft x 24 ft, 1812 Garrison. To connect with Old Fort Niagara, join Facebook today. Join or Log In Loading. Try Again Cancel Loading. Loading. Historic interpreter Glenn Gugino goes through the drill, step by step.Here soldiers from 5 Rifles demonstrate the Fijian Haka, known as the Cibi. Al Batati has since been arrested by military police after demonstrating in Whitehall. Together with plans and explanations of the method generally practis'd at reviews and field-days. — Manual exercise Author: Great Britain. Adjutant-General's Office. 2004-08 University of O xford THE Manual Exercise AS ORDERED By His MAJESTY in 1764.RESOLVED, that it be recommended to the Inhabitants of this Province, that in Order to their prefecting themselves in the Military Art, they proceed in the Method ordered by His Majesty in the Year 1764; it being in the Opinion of this Congress, the best calculated for Appearance and Defence.http://eco-region31.ru/3ware-9650se-16ml-manualAs the Body is sinking, the Right Knee is to be thrown so far back as the Left Leg may be right up and down, the Right Foot to be thrown a little to the Right, the Body to be kept straight, the Head up, looking to the Right along the Rank, the same as if Shouldered; the Firelock to be upright, and Butt about four Inches to the Right of the Inside of the Left Foot. Fire! 1 As in Explanation Four in the Manual, with this Difference, that the Left Foot is to be brought up to the Right at the same Time that the Firelock is brought down to the priming Position. The Loading Motions as in the Explanations of Priming and Loading, and at the last Motion of Shouldering, to spring to the Left again and cover the File Leaders. Rear Rank. Make ready! 1 RECOVER the Firelock and Cock as before directed for the Center Rank. As the Firelock is recovered and cocked, step briskly straight to the Right with the Right Foot a full Pace, bring the Left Heel about six Inches before the Right Foot, the Body straight, and as square to the Front as possible. Present! 1 As in Explanation of the Center Rank. Fire! 1 As in Explanation of the Center Rank, and as the Firelock is coming down to the priming Position, the Left Foot is to be brought back to the Right, and at the last Motion of Shouldering, to spring to the Left again, and cover the File Leaders. By Order of His Majesty, EDW. An Interval of one Pace or three Feet between each Company. The Officers four Paces Distance from the Front of their respective Companies; the Captain on the Right, the Ensign in the Center, the Lieutenant on the Left. The Serjeants in the Rear of their respective Companies, at four Paces Distance. The Drummers equally divided on the Right and Left of the Battalion, dressing with the Front Rank The Grenadier Company at Ten Paces Distance from the Right of the Battalion. The Grenadier Drummers and Fifers on the Right of that Company. The Pioneers in one Rank on the Right of the Grenadiers, and at ten Paces Distance.http://www.compusiteinc.com/images/brother-innov-is-1250d-manual.pdf The Colonel six Paces in the Front of the Colours. The Lieutenant-Colonel on the Left of the Colonel, and two Paces before the Officers. The Major on the Right of the Whole. The Adjutant on the Left. The Chaplain, Quarter-Master, Surgeon and Mate, on the Right between the Grenadiers and the Battalion, and in a Line with the Officers. Each Company forms a Sub-Division. Two Companies form a Grand-Division. The six Files of Reserve to be taken from the several Companies as follows. Three Men from each of the Two Center Companies, and two Men from each of the other Companies. If the Files are not equal in the several Companies, they must be level'd at the Regimental Parade. The Reviewing General to be received with the Compliment due to his Rank, according to the King's Regulation of Honours. After the General has taken his Post in the Front, the Major Orders, Shoulder your Firelocks. Unfix your Bayonets. Shoulder your Firelocks. The Regiment is then to march past the General by Grand Divisions, as in Plate 1st? Fig. 2d. Rear Ranks close to the Front. The Officers recover their Arms, and face to the Divisions to which they belong, according to the following Order of March. The Serjeants advance their Halbards, March. The Rear Ranks step off together with their Left Feet; the Center marching five Paces and the Rear ten. To the Front Face ! The Officers face to the Front, and Order their Arms. By Grand Divisions, to the Right, Wheel. The Divisions turn their Heads to the Left. Explanations. Halt! The Divisions turn their Heads to the Right, the Officers Order their Arms. March! The whole step off together. The Regiment marches in the following Order. The Major. The Pioneers in three Ranks, with a Non-commissioned Officer in Front. The Grenadier Company, the Captain advanced two Paces before the Lieutenants. Colonel advanced 4 Paces before the first Rank of Officers. The Captains on the Right of the Colours, in one Rank in Front of the first Grand Division.http://moveisgarciadigital.com.br/wp-content/plugins/formcraft/file-upload/server/content/files/1628ba164ee973---Canon-scanner-repair-manuals-service-manual.pdf The Lieutenants on the Right of the Colours, in Front of the second Grand Division. The Ensigns in Front of the third Grand Division. The Lieutenants on the Left of the Colours, in Front of the fourth Grand Division. And The Captains on the Left of the Colours in the Rear of it. The Lieutenant Colonel in the Rear of the Captains. The Adjutant in the Rear of the Whole. The Drummers equally divided with the four Divisions, and to march in the Rear of each Division. The Serjeants on the Right and Left of the several Ranks, with Halbards advanced. The Ranks march in close Order till they have made the second Wheel; they are then to take their Distance at six Paces. After they have march'd past the General, the Ranks are to close before they wheel, and to continue in close Order till the Battalion is formed. Explanations. Rear Ranks take your Distance. The Rear Ranks face to the Right-about; the Officers recover their Arms and face to their respective Companies March. The Rear Ranks step off together with their Left Feet; the Center Rank marching five, and the Rear Rank ten Paces, halting with their Heels closed. To the Front Face! The Rear Ranks come to the Right-about; the Officers face to the Front, and Order their Arms, and the Serjeants their Halbards. N. B. The Regiments sometimes march past the reviewing Officer, in companies by Fours.—This is so generally known and practised, that particular Directions are here unnecessary. When the Battalion is again form'd, the Major is to direct the General Salute as follows: Fix your Bayonets. Present your Arms! As soon as the Men come the Rest, the Drummers beat a March. The Major then raising his Sword, and dropping the Point, gives the Signal for all the Officers to Salute together, and the Ensigns to drop the Colours. When the Major raises the Point of his Sword again, the Officers put their Hats on. Explanations. Orderly Drummer beats a Ruffle and Caution. Flam! Officers and Serjeants recover their Arms at 3 Motions.giasuminhtam.com/Images_upload/files/canon-mv6i-manual.pdf Flam! Officers face to the Right-about; Serjeants face to the Right and Left from the Center. Drummers face outwards. Flam and Troop! Officers march through the Intervals on the Right of their respective Companies, nine Paces in the Rear. The Colonel advances to the General. The youngest Serjeant of Grenadiers having faced to the Right, marches to the Front, and dressing in a Line with the other Serjeants, keeps opposite the Center of his own Company; the other two Serjeants of Grenadiers post themselves one on the Right of the Front, and the other on the Right of the Rear Rank of their own Company. The Drummers march straight out; when they have passed the Line where the Major stands, they face inwards and take Post behind him, keeping faced to the Center till the next Flam. Flam! The Officers come to the Right-about; Serjeants and Drummers face, and front the Battalion. Flam! The Officers and Serjeants order their Arms at two Motions. Explanations. Grenadiers, cover the Flanks of the Battalion. The Grenadiers and Pioneers face to the Left. The Left Platoon of Grenadiers marches to the Left of the Battalion; the Officers between the Rank of Officers and Front Rank; the Front Rank between the Front and Center Ranks of the Battalion; the Center Rank between the Center and Fear; and the Rear Rank between the Rear Rank and Serjeants. The Right Platoon of Grenadiers marches to within eight Paces of the Right of the Battalion; as soon as they come to their Ground, the Officers commanding the Platoons order them to Halt. And the Major gives the Word, To the Front Face. The Platoons of Grenadiers face to the Front. The Pioneers to be four Paces in the Rear of the Reserve. Prime and Load! Rear Ranks close to the Front. Officers and Serjeants advance their Arms, and the Officers face to the Right-about. March!http://www.radioemka.com/wp-content/plugins/formcraft/file-upload/server/content/files/1628ba17ab78fb---Canon-sd1100-is-manual-pdf.pdf The Rear Ranks close to the Front; the Officers at the same Time march into the Intervals, those commanding Companies coming to the Right-about, and dressing in the Front Rank, and the Supernumeraries going through the Intervals of their respective Companies to the Rear. The Serjeants at the same Time fall into the Intervals, to compleat the Files of Officers. If any of the Captains are absent (who according to the annexed Plan are appointed to the Grand Divisions) the next oldest Officers are to command, and the Companies to be changed accordingly. The Colonel is advanced before the Reserve. The Lieutenant Colonel in the Front Rank of the Reserve. The Reserve for the Colours to be six Files. The Ensigns with the Colours in the Center Rank, two Serjeants in their Front, and two in their Rear. As many Serjeants as necessary are to be in the Rear Ranks to compleat the Files of Officers. The Drummers divided into four Divisions, and to take Post four Paces in the Rear of the Center of each Grand Division; the two which are Orderly, remain with the Commanding Officer. When the Colonel is not present, the Lieutenant-Colonel takes Post in the Front of the Battalion, the eldest Captain in the Front Rank of the Reserve, and the next senior Captain in the Rear of the Reserve. N. B. When the Ranks are closed, the Major is to inform the Commanding Officer, that the Battalion is ready to go through the Firings: and then he goes to his Post in the Rear of the Right-Hand Grand Division. The Pioneers close at the same Time with the Rear Ranks, keeping the Distance of four Paces from the Rear. Explanations. FIRINGS by Subdivisions, Standing. Caution. By the Commanding Officer. Preparative. The Officers commanding the 1st and 8th Subdivisions step forward one Pace. The Officer of the first Subdivision gives the Word: Subdivision. Make ready! Present! Fire!http://barrarioservicos.com.br/wp-content/plugins/formcraft/file-upload/server/content/files/1628ba17ced879---canon-sd1100-is-instruction-manual.pdf When the Officer commanding the 8th Subdivision sees the first Subdivision make ready, he immediately gives the Word: Subdivision. When the first Subdivision Presents, the 8th makes ready; when the first Fires, the eighth Presents, and Fires; and so on by every Officer commanding Subdivisions, till the Battalion has fired two Rounds, always preserving proper Intervals of Time between each Word of Command, so as not to hurry the Men; and to be two Words of Command later than the Officer who immediately fires before him. N. B. The Grenadiers make the 9th and 10th Fire. On the Left Platoon of Grenadiers firing the second Round, the first Part of the English General beats, and the Firing ceases. N. B. The first Part of the General is the Signal for all Firings to cease. Caution. By Grand Divisions, Standing.And when the 4th Grand Division fires, the two Platoons of Grenadiers receive the Word of Command from their own Officers. Make ready! The Commanding Officer then gives the Words: Grenadiers. Present! Fire! FIRINGS to the Rear by Subdivisions. Caution. Battalion! The Battalion Faces.Supernumerary Officers, Serjeants, and Pioneers, go through the Intervals nearest them; the Drummers round the Flanks of the Grand Divisions. They post themselves in the Rear of what was the Front Rank, and the Officers commanding Divisions, change Places with the Serjeants which covered their Files. The 8th Subdivision is the 1st to fire; the 1st now becomes the 8th, and so on.By Subdivisions, advancing. Caution. Battalion! March! The Battalion dresses by the Center. Halt! The Battalion dresses by the Right. Explanations. Caution. By Subdivisions, retreating. Battalion! To the Right-about, Face. March! The Battalion retreats dressing by the Center. To the Front, Face! The Battalion faces to the Right-about.gercektercume.com/userfiles/files/canon-mv650i-user-manual.pdf As there must of necessity be in a new battalion many young and uninformed officers, I shall, as briefly as I am capable, inform them what I think their duty, and what consequently is expected from them. They are to observe that the men are dressed in a soldier-like manner, and conformable to the orders of the regiment. They are to get exact lists of the mens necessaries, and as well as the captains, of the arms, accoutrements, and stores. They are to visit their companies quarters at least thrice a week, see that they are kept clean, well aired, and beds made; and that if the landlords have any just cause of complaint against the soldiers, or the soldiers against the landlords, the aggrieved may, by application through the proper channel, find redress. They should frequently chuse the hour of the soldiers dining for their visitation, that they may judge whether their victuals are comfortably cooked; they should particularly at that hour inspect the quarters of those men who are billetted upon house of the lowest class, as they are most likely to be prevailed upon, by the disobedient soldier, to give him liquor for his meat. They must now-and-then occasionally go round the quarters between nine and eleven at night to see that the men keep regular hours conformable to orders, not always trusting to the reports of serjeants. Wheeling by Companies at close Ranks. Words of Command. Explanations. By Companies to the Right, Wheel. March! Halt! By Companies to the Right, Wheel. The Battalion again form'd, facing to the Rear. March! Halt! By Companies to the Right-about, Wheel. The Battalion form'd to its proper Front. March! Halt! By Companies to the Left-Wheel. March! Halt! By Companies to the Left, Wheel. The Battalion form'd, and facing to the Rear. March! Halt! By Companies to the Left-about, Wheel. The Battalion return'd to its proper Front. The Battalion is then advancing in 4 Columns, each of three Men in Front. By the Right advance by Files. March! If ordered to retreat. Grand Divisions! The three Right Files of each Grand Division face to the Right-about and retreat; the others face to the Right, and the Files of each Grand Division follow the three which lead. The Battalion retreats in four Columns. Retreat by Files by the Right. The six Center or leading Files of each Grand Division move three long Paces forward, the others turn to the Center of their respective Divisions, and wheeling out successively, follow the leading Files in four Columns, each of six Men in Front. From the Center Advance by Files. March! Form the Battalion! The six Center or leading Files stand fast; the Right Companies of each Grand Division turn to the Right and wheel to the Left; the Left Companies turn to the Left, and wheel to the Right, which forms the Battalion. If ordered to retreat, the Word of Command is given: March. Grand Divisions! The six Center Files of each Grand Division face to the Right-about and retreat; the other Files face inwards, and wheeling to the Right and Left, follow those which lead. The Battalion retreats in four Columns, six Men in Front. From the Center Retreat by Files. March! Form the Battalion! The leading Files halt; the right Companies of each Grand Division turn to the Left and wheel to the Right; the left Companies turn to the Right and wheel to the Left. March! To the Right-about, Face. The six Center, or leading Files, viz. Three of the Left of one Grand Division, and three of the Right of the next adjoining to it, move forward three Paces; the others of each Wing turn to their Center; then wheel out successively, and follow those which moved forward. The Battalion advances in two Columns, each of six Men in Front. March! Form the Battalion! The six leading Files of each Wing stand fast; the Right Grand Divisions turn to the Right and wheel to the Left; the Left Grand Divisions turn to the Left and wheel to the Right, which forms the Battalion. N. B. If ordered to retreat, it is done as in the foregoing Explanation, by the following Words of Command: March. From the Center of Wings, retreat by Files. The six Center of leading Files, viz.The Battalion is then advancing in one Column of six Men in Front. March! Form the Battallon! The six Center Files stand fast; the Right Wing turns to the Right, and wheels to the Left; the Left Wing turns to the Left, and wheels to the Right; which forms the Battalion. N. B. If ordered to retreat, it is done as in Fig. III. by the following Words of Command: March. From the Centre of the Battalion, Retreat by Files. March! Form the Battalion! N. B. In all Evolutions where the Wheelings are long, and cannot be easily and expeditiously effected, by Reason of the Situation in broken Ground (in a Wood, or otherwise) not admitting of it; forming the Battalion, and all similar Evolutions, may be perform'd by wheeling and facing briskly by Files. The 5th, or Right Company of the Left Wing moves forward, and forms the Head of the Square; the rest of the Battalion turns to the Center, and marches by Files in the Rear of the leading Company. The three Left Companies face to the Left, and form the Left Flank, or Face of the Square. March! Halt! The three Companies of the Right Wing next the Center, face to the Right, and form the Right Flank. Front! Reduce the Square! The Company forming the Head of the Square stands fast; the six Companies which form the two Flanks, wheel to the Right and Left by Companies, close up, face to the Right and Left outwards, and march by Files opposite to their Places in the Battalion When their own Officers give the Word, To the Front, Turn.Explanations. The Company that form'd the Rear Face of the Square faces to the Right, while the others are wheeling, and marches by Files till it covers the Companies on the Right, turns to the Front, closes up, and forms as the other Companies are directed. The leading Company stands fast, the next six Companies being at half Distance, wheel each from the Center to the Right and Left outwards, and by half Companies form the two Faces or Flanks of the Square; the Rear Company closes up and forms the Rear Face. N.B. If the Square is to advance, this Company continues in this Position; if to Halt, it is to face to the Right about. March! Reduce the Square! The leading Company moves half Distance forwards, the Files of the Flank Faces face to the Front of the Square, then wheel inwards by Files, till the respective half Companies join, and Front by Word from their own Officers; forming again a Column of Companies at half Distance.The Battalion steps off with a quick Pace. Form the Battalion! The Center Companies keep moving without gaining any Ground; the other six face outwards, and march by Files to the Right and Left: As soon as they have got Ground enough to march in Front, the Officers give the Word, To the Front. The first Grand Division continues marching; the other three Divisions face to the Right, march by Files till they successively cover the first Grand Division; then ordered by their respective Officers, To the Front, Turn. Form the Battalion! The first Grand Division stands fast; the other three march to close Order, then face to the Left, and march by Files: When the Commanding Officer of the second Grand Division sees he has gained Ground enough to form on the Left of the first, he gives the Word, To the Front, Turn.The Battalion receives the Word of Command: The two Center Half Companies, or Platoons, march three long Paces to the Front; the other Files of the Battalion face to the Center, and march till they are near meeting; then the Half Companies, two and two, successively front and follow those which lead, moving up as they advance to close Order.March! When ordered to Retreat. From the Wings, by Half Companies, repass the Defile. Words of Command. Explanations. Prepare to Charge! The Battalion comes to a Recover at one Motion, without Cocking. Charge your Bayonets. The Front Rank charges only, the other two remain recovered. March! The Battalion steps off with a quick Pace, and when it has advanced as far as the Commanding Officer thinks proper, he orders, Halt. At which Time the Front Rank Recovers. Shoulder! The whole Shoulders. Battalion! Make ready! Present! At which Time the whole comes to a Recover. Fire! Rear Ranks! Take your proper Distance. March! The Center and Rear Ranks move backwards, without facing to the Right-about; the Officers move out to the Front. Halfcock your Firelocks. The Officers and Serjeants order their Arms. Shoulder! Shut your Pans! Return your Bayonets. Both Platoons are ordered to Halt by their own Officers. To the Front, Face! The Grenadiers face to the Front. The Colours to be sent away with the usual Form, and the Battalion then to be dismiss'd. N. B. There are several other Manoeuvres, sometimes practis'd by the British Regiments in Europe. In covering their File Leaders, they must look between their Heads and the Firelocks. In Marching and Wheeling, they must observe the same Rule as in dressing the Ranks, lift up their Feet with stiff Knees, and set them down firm without stamping, and not to drag the Feet back, but to move the Body, without shaking from one Side to the other. In order the Divisions may wheel with Celerity, when they receive the Word March.As soon as the Wheel is performed, a Signal is given from the Flank, on which they catch the slow Pace again. In all Wheelings to the Right, the Men must cast their Eyes to the Left, except the Left-Hand Man: And in all Wheelings to the Left, they cast their Eyes to the Right, except the Right-Hand Man, observing to feel the Hand they wheel to, without crouding upon it. The Performance of all Manoeuvres may be done either with a slow or a quick Pace, as the Commanding Officer shall think proper to direct. This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. This Phase I text is available for reuse, according to the terms of Creative Commons 0 1.0 Universal. The text can be copied, modified, distributed and performed, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. Spring, and the Thumb lie upon the Stock: The Firelock must not be held too farMotion (1.) Front Rank: Step back about six Inches to the Rear with the Right Foot,Forefinger and Thumb of the right Hand, the Back of the Hand turned up. Cartridge, and bring it with a quick motion to your Mouth, bite the top of the. Cartridge well off and bring the Hand as low as the Chin to the right of yourChin, bringing the right Hand behind the Muzzle with the cartridge held fastPowder into the Barrel, Pushing the cartridge into the muzzle with the finger ofRammer. Barrel turned outward. Motions (1.) Draw the Rammer with a quick Motion looking at the right hand, half out,Shoulder, seizing it with the right Hand under the Cock, keeping the left HandHands before you, and our left Hand even with your Eyes as in the Poise. (3.) Step briskly back with your right Foot, placing it a Hand's Breadth distantHand will permit without constraint; your left Hand at the Feather Spring, andButt-End firmly upon the Ground, placing it even with the Toe of your right. Foot; the Thumb of your right Hand lying along the Barrel. (4.) Extend the Muzzle at a little Distance from your Body with the Right Hand. Right Thumb on the Bayonet lug, the Right Elbow close at your side, Right. Forearm parallel to the Ground. Firelock so that the Lock may point to the Rear, and the flat of the Butt-EndLeft to the Front. Instantly lowering the Butt to the Ground. (3.) Step directly forward with your left Foot about as far as the Swell of the.