rammer

• Often the sponge was on the opposite end of the rammer, and sometimes, instead of being lambskin-covered, the sponge was a bristle brush The wormer was a double screw, something like a pair of intertwined corkscrews, fixed to a long handle. —  Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America
• With cartridges, the ladle was no longer needed for loading the gun, but it was still handy for withdrawing the round The rammer was a wooden cylinder about the same diameter and length as the shot. —  Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America
• The gunner cleans the piece carefully with a dry rammer, and in pulling out the said rammer gives a dab or two to the mouth of the piece to remove any dirt adhering At this point it was customary to make the sign of the cross and invoke the intercession of St. Barbara Then he has his assistant hold the sack, valise, or box of powder, and filling the charger level full, gives a slight movement with the other hand to remove any surplus, and then puts it into the gun as far as it will go. —  Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America
• (And probably to the gentleman holding the sack After this he will take the rammer, and, putting it into the gun, gives two or three good punches to ram the powder well in to the chamber, while his assistant holds a finger in the vent so that the powder does not leap forth. —  Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America
• This having been well seated with strong blows of the rammer, he sponges out the piece Then the ball, well cleaned by his assistant, since there is danger to the gunner in balls to which sand or dirt adhere, is placed in the piece without forcing it till it touches gently on the wad, the gunner being careful not to hold himself in front of the gun, for it is silly to run danger without reason. —  Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America

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