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This text is from a historical German manual on firearms and ballistics, likely relating to the German Proof Law of 1891. It details official loading specifications for proof-testing rifle barrels, specifically focusing on "Express" calibers.
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Text Translation
Top Paragraph:
"...of what practical value are such designations, which are only understandable to the specialist and, even for them, not in all cases? Finally, there follows a list of 5 loads for rifle barrels with reinforced (proof) loads — Express barrels according to the same system. We provide only some of them for comparison. Compare also with the shot loads above."
The Table (Technical Data):
The table lists dimensions and load weights. The "Express" entries refer to famous British big-game cartridges:
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Express (engl. 577): The .577 Black Powder Express.
Express (engl. 500): The .500 Black Powder Express.
Express (engl. 450): The .450 Black Powder Express.
Bottom Paragraph:
"For all calibers not specified in the caliber table, the sender must report the prescribed load of powder and lead in writing or provide the corresponding cartridges free of charge."
Footer:
"Proof marks for rifled barrels" (Prüfzeichen für gezogene Läufe)
Key Technical Terms
Ladung: Load (the amount of gunpowder and lead/bullet).
Büchsläufe: Rifle barrels.
Verstärkter Ladung: Reinforced or "Proof" load (a higher-pressure charge used to test the safety of a gun barrel).
Pulver und Blei: Powder and lead (referring to the black powder and lead bullets used at the time).
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This document was essential for Proof Houses to ensure that newly manufactured or imported rifles could safely handle the high pressures of "Express" hunting loads before being sold to the public.
