short-range-rifle

Updated: August 6, 2026

Treat him to a sample of the butt!" The sentry swung his rifle round with an under-handed motion that all riflemen used to practise in the short-range-rifle days. The fakir winced, and gabbled something in a hurry to the man who held the lamp. "He says that he will speak, sahib!" "Halt, then," commanded Brown. "Order arms. Tell him to hurry up!"

Talbot Mundy - Told in the East