The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Shell Extractor

Naval

Mechanism in the rear of a breech-loading small arm by which the empty shells are removed. Also an instrument for removing shells from heavy guns.

Shell Gauge, A ring or cylinder by which the dimensions of shells are obtained, by passing the latter through them.

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