Ming Zuo

Chapter 868 All kinds of good things

In the manufacture of the firing pin gun, Zuo Menggeng referred to the famous Dreiser rifle.

The only thing that dissatisfied him was the bolt.

Although the bolt of the Dreiser rifle can be pulled back and forth to complete the closure, it lacks a rotating action, resulting in poor air tightness.

Zuo Menggeng asked the researchers to find a way in this regard, but the result was far from satisfactory.

Don't look at it as just a rotating and closing action, but the requirements for craft manufacturing are very high.

Bi Maokang and others have studied it for several years, but still can't reach the ideal state.In desperation, had to adopt the original straight handle closed bolt.

But even so, compared with the front-mounted cap gun, the progress of the firing pin gun is also across the ages.

Interestingly, it's a step backward when it comes to bullets.

The bullets used in the cap gun are made of lead Minie bullets, and the cartridge behind them is made of metal.The cartridge can also be recycled after the gunpowder is poured into the barrel.

But when it came to the firing needle gun, because the metal shell casing process was not up to standard, it had to be replaced with a paper cartridge.

As with the original historic Dreiser rifle, every seven rounds loaded, residual confetti fragments clog the barrel and interfere with firing.It must be cleaned before it can be used again.

This may seem very unsatisfactory, but it is still not a problem.

Because many times, there is no need to load seven bullets on the battlefield.

But in the hands of the scouts, many times they don't even have a chance to shoot.

In order to ensure the right to information on the battlefield, Xia Jun's scouts have been strengthened in all aspects this time.

Zuo Dai took out a small iron box the size of a palm, and when he opened it, there was a black paste inside, which no one could recognize for a while.

"This is oil paint, used to smear on exposed skin, it can effectively cover reflections and enhance your concealment."

Xia Jun's scouts have long had face and hand camouflage techniques, and this time the equipment department has come up with a master.

"It's winter now, and the oil paint is relatively hard. When you use it, you have to rub it repeatedly to melt the oil paint before you can use it."

The oil paint produced this time is almost the same as the products of later generations, and it is troublesome to use when it is cold.

But in order to survive on the battlefield, no matter how big the trouble is, you have to adapt.

One box of military oil paint for each scout, small in size and easy to carry.

The military uniforms provided to these scouts are also specially made.

The outside of the military uniform is an irregular clear gray, and after wearing it, it lies between the mountains and ridges, almost blending with the surroundings.

The irregular colors on the surface of the clothing are painted by the tailors bit by bit, so the colors on any two uniforms will not be exactly the same.

In this day and age, being able to do this is already the limit.

"The military uniform can be worn on both sides, and it will be pure white after turning it over. If you are operating in the snow, you must remember to change it."

Seeing the military uniform that can be worn on both sides, the soldiers were amazed, and kept making gestures over and over again, thinking about the beauty of it.

In order to adapt to the severe cold season, these military uniforms have also been specially treated.Under the dual-purpose surface, there is also a layer of felt lining, which can effectively keep warm.

Seeing how the inner lining and outer layer are connected, Bai Xiaoqi was amazed.

"What the hell is this?"

Zuo Dai smiled proudly, still surprised by new things.

"This kind of thing is called a zipper, which can effectively complete the closure of the clothes and prevent the cold wind from pouring in. It is much better than buttons."

Yes, something epoch-making has appeared on the new military uniform.

That's the zipper.

It is also impossible to use industrial production, and can only be handmade by highly skilled craftsmen.Therefore, the production is limited, but it is enough for scouts to use.

Because the military uniforms worn by the scouts have fur linings, the cotton trousers and jackets inside can be made lighter without affecting their actions.

In addition to the tactical vest outside, the effect of keeping warm is far better than that of thick and bloated cotton clothes.

In addition to these special equipment for scouts, there are some new things that will be spread to the whole army.

"This is called a headgear. It can be covered from the top of the head to completely cover the entire face and ears. In this way, if you are outside, it is not easy to get frostbite."

The assembly department came up with a one-piece hood that looked like a bank robber when you put it on.

But the effect of keeping warm is real.

Put on the hood, and then buckle the helmet, only a pair of eyes are exposed, and it does not affect breathing.In such a cold season, it is definitely the best way to keep warm.

Because this thing is easy to manufacture and the cost is not high, it was distributed to the whole army this time.

Zuo Dai took out a small box wrapped in cardboard from a box, and after opening it, there were pieces of black objects inside.

For this, Zuo Dai is very serious.

"This thing is called chocolate. It's the best way to satisfy hunger and keep out the cold. Every soldier should carry a box. If you feel hungry during the battle and don't have time to eat, you can chew on a piece."

Bai Xiaoqi took it, tasted it cautiously, and immediately his eyes widened.

"This stuff is so delicious."

Zuo Dai hurriedly warned.

"This stuff is easy to make you fat, it's best to eat less when you have nothing to do."

Because a large number of cocoa beans are imported from Southeast Asia, all of which are made into chocolate.

Originally, the people below complained about spending a lot of money to buy this kind of thing, manufacture it and not sell it to the outside world, thinking it was a waste.

But now when the entire army is distributed, everyone realizes the benefits of this kind of thing.

Think about the icy and snowy wilderness, after a life-and-death fight, the physical strength is exhausted, the whole body is shivering from the cold, and when relief is urgently needed, but there is no fire to cook.

The rest of the food was taken out, and it was all cold and hard as iron, not to mention it was unpalatable.

The soldiers of the Xia Army only need a small piece of chocolate to immediately replenish their calories and restore their spirits.

In addition to chocolate, instant noodles were also supplied to the entire army this time as emergency rations.

If the combat rations of scouts were only chocolate, ordinary soldiers would be better off.

After fighting on the battlefield, you can cook a pot of hot soup, put instant noodles in it, and then eat the noodles with the soup. It is definitely a supreme enjoyment.

Today's technology is still not able to match one packet of seasoning with one piece of noodles, so the logistics method is to use a large box to pack more than one hundred pieces of noodles at one time, which is just enough for a meal.

Then get a big iron box in it, and put various seasonings in it.

When cooking noodles, it is a continuous food that is cooked at one time.

In any case, it is much more convenient and faster than the previous military rations.

(End of this chapter)