THE CARBINE ACCIDENT.
[TO THE EDITOB OF THE EXPRESS.] Sir, — In reference to the panjgrapb, wh'ch appears m the Expre33 of this evening (Friday), rsto tie carbine having b:eu inspect? I and that it could not go off at half cock, I wish to give it a most unqualified deaial. The gun win handled by myself m the presence of the jury, •nd it went off at half cock, and so Mr Chuck conld prove ai he tr'ed it hi aself. Not only so bnt at the inspection yesterday there were several other carbines which were discovered to be n a similar condition. Much as it pains me to dis» ca?3 the question I have m justice to my r..n felt the al >ye statement to hi neces»ary,—Yours, &0., Thomas F. Wimstanlby. Blenheim, Oct. 30.
[This matter is referred to m another column.— Ed. M.E.]
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Marlborough Express, Volume XXI, Issue 241, 31 October 1885, Page 3
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