priming-wire

This done, disengage the button by pushing in the priming-wire.

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

One priming-wire and one boring-bit, | Inside of the brackets of the with beckets for the wrist | carriage, near the breech.

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

When getting out the accouterments the priming-wire could not be found.

The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson Edward A. Moore

After the Sponge is withdrawn, Gun Captain serves the vent with his priming-wire and again closes it.

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

Gun Captain "serves the vent with his priming-wire!"

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

There were a good many people around, and I did not wish it to appear that I had misplaced my little priming-wire in the excitement of covering Stonewall's retreat.

The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson Edward A. Moore

With steady hand, made strong by sudden hope, the old gunner seized a priming-wire and picked the cartridge of one of the quarter guns; then he took from his pocket a percussion cap, fixed it in its place, and set back the hammer of the patent lock.

Sanders' Union Fourth Reader Charles W. Sanders

Their own firelocks were on their shoulders, twenty-three cartridges in their cartouches, the worm, the priming-wire, and twelve flints in their pockets.

Modern Eloquence: Vol III, After-Dinner Speeches P-Z Various

I heard Captain Poague, on being informed who No. 3 was, shout, "Ned Moore, where is that priming-wire?"

The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson Edward A. Moore

If at any time he should find the vent obstructed, and be unable to clear it with the priming-wire or boring-bit, he will at once report to the officer of division, who will order the vent-punch used; or, if this should fail, have recourse to the vent-drill and brace in charge of the Quarter Gunner.

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance