The Rifle

Most gunsmiths would test their barrels early in the manufacturing process, to avoid wasting time finishing faulty barrels. Cornish McManus does not test his barrel until the entire gun is finished. Why?

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Asked by Cat on 03 Feb 04:02

Last updated by Cat on 03 Feb 04:40

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Answered by Cat on 03 Feb 04:40

The book does not state why, but it infers that McManus is afraid to treat his "sweet" rifle as a typical rifle during manufacture. Instead, he treats is as something of a mystical or religious object.