HAROLD BIGCS

It was fortunate that, early in June, I received a visit from Lt.-Cinch.. R. A. Maedermid, on leave. I was thus: able to show him the letter, appearing in your June issue, from Mr. Jack Reiss. Our resulting conversation left me in

no doubt as to the accuracy of my original statement, that the speed of the ” T “-type ” Muskets ” was 80-plus and 90-plus, unblown and blown.

Maybe I should have pointed out that I referred to speed on the level. I am, Yours, etc.,

TIAROLD Btccs.

Enfield.