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September 25, 1913
Licking Valley Courier
West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky
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US Army ordnance officers aim to extend rifle lifespan to 10+ years by promoting careful cleaning, as many turned-in rifles are serviceable but damaged by neglect; a recent circular mandates accuracy testing before condemnation.
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Keeping U. S. Rifles Clean.
The present model of rifle used by the United States army should have a life of usefulness of at least ten years, in the opinion of the ordnance officers, and a determined effort is being made to prevent the condemnation of thousands of rifles that are turned in as worn out when they are really serviceable. A circular issued last week declares that one of these rifles should be capable of firing 8,000 to 13,000 rounds before becoming so worn as to be inaccurate.
Many of the rifles turned in as unserviceable are found to be in this condition more through want of careful cleaning and the use of abrasives than by any reason of the actual number of rounds fired. Therefore, it has been ordered that such guns as are worn at the muzzle with barrels rusted or pitted, a sign that they have not been properly treated, shall be tried out by expert riflemen, and not condemned unless they show marked inaccuracy at the targets.
The present model of rifle used by the United States army should have a life of usefulness of at least ten years, in the opinion of the ordnance officers, and a determined effort is being made to prevent the condemnation of thousands of rifles that are turned in as worn out when they are really serviceable. A circular issued last week declares that one of these rifles should be capable of firing 8,000 to 13,000 rounds before becoming so worn as to be inaccurate.
Many of the rifles turned in as unserviceable are found to be in this condition more through want of careful cleaning and the use of abrasives than by any reason of the actual number of rounds fired. Therefore, it has been ordered that such guns as are worn at the muzzle with barrels rusted or pitted, a sign that they have not been properly treated, shall be tried out by expert riflemen, and not condemned unless they show marked inaccuracy at the targets.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Rifle Maintenance
Us Army
Ordnance Circular
Weapon Cleaning
What entities or persons were involved?
Ordnance Officers
Where did it happen?
United States Army
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Ordnance Officers
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United States Army
Story Details
The US army issues a circular emphasizing proper cleaning to extend rifle life to 8,000-13,000 rounds and prevent unjust condemnation of serviceable weapons, with worn rifles to be tested for accuracy before disposal.