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Some remarks on the cost of guns—Cheap guns and their recognition—"Export" guns—The spurious gun, and its detection—On the fit of guns—On alignment—To choose a gun which will fit correctly—Try-guns—Shape and dimensions of gun-stocks—Balance—Bend, length, weight, cast off—Pistol hands and scroll guards—The "rational" gun-stock—Cheek-pieces—Stocks for left shoulder—The Monopeian gun—Varieties of gun-ribs—How to buy a gun—The gun that will suit—How to order a gun correctly