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In all these varied capa- cities he was never unmindful of his duties, and en- deavored, by much observation and study, and an ardent application to the business confided to his charge, to extend the sphere of his military usefulness.
At a later period he performed the duties of ord- nance officer to the army at the important post of New York. He brought to the discharge of this duty not only great skill as an officer, but a superior inventive genius. Among other evidences of the ex- hibition o...f this talent, for the profit and advantage of his country, his improvement on the percussion can- non lock stands pre-eminent. The lock at that time in use, not only in our own country, but elsewhere, was peculiarly liable to injury from the unyielding manner in which the hammer fell upon the cap, at the breech of the gun. The recoil shock was so great as frequently to throw the hammer from its position, and thus disable the piece from active service for the time. This defect proved of such importance in actual service, as in no small degree to do away with the advantages of the percussion lock over the old mode of firing the gun.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
In all these varied capa- cities he was never unmindful of his duties, and en- deavored, by much observation and study, and an ardent application to the business confided to his charge, to extend the sphere of his military usefulness.
At a later period he performed the duties of ord- nance officer to the army at the important post of New York. He brought to the discharge of this duty not only great skill as an officer, but a superior inventive genius. Among other evidences of the ex- hibition o...f this talent, for the profit and advantage of his country, his improvement on the percussion can- non lock stands pre-eminent. The lock at that time in use, not only in our own country, but elsewhere, was peculiarly liable to injury from the unyielding manner in which the hammer fell upon the cap, at the breech of the gun. The recoil shock was so great as frequently to throw the hammer from its position, and thus disable the piece from active service for the time. This defect proved of such importance in actual service, as in no small degree to do away with the advantages of the percussion lock over the old mode of firing the gun.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Ya Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress) Dlc [from Old Catalog] to read onlineMoreLess
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