In the manufacture of the striker gun, Zuo Mengeng referred to the famous Dresser rifle.
The only thing that dissatisfied him was the gun bolt.
Although the bolt of the Dresser rifle can be pulled back and forth to complete the closing, it lacks a rotational action, resulting in poor air tightness.
Zuo Mengeng asked scientific researchers to find a way in this regard, but the results were far from ideal.
Even though it is just a rotation and closing action, the requirements for manufacturing process are very high.
Bi Maokang and others have been studying for several years, but still cannot reach the ideal state. In desperation, they had to adopt the original straight-handled closed bolt.
But even so, compared to front-loaded flash cap guns, the progress of striker guns is beyond the times.
Interestingly, it has regressed in terms of bullets.
The bullets used in flash cap guns have lead minimun bullets, and the cartridge behind them is made of metal. After pouring gunpowder into the barrel, the cartridge can also be recycled.
But when it came to the firing pin gun, because the metal cartridge case was not up to standard, it had to be replaced with a paper cartridge.
Like the original Dresser rifle in history, after every seven rounds of bullets, the remaining paper fragments will clog the barrel and affect the firing. It must be cleaned before it can continue to be used.
This may seem unsatisfactory, but it still shouldn't be a problem.
Because many times, there is no need to fire seven bullets on the battlefield.
But in the hands of scouts, many times they don't even have a chance to shoot.
In order to ensure the information rights on the battlefield, Xia Army's scouts have been strengthened in all aspects this time.
Zuo Dai took out a small iron box the size of a palm. When he opened it, there was a black paste inside, which no one could recognize for a while.
"This is oil paint. It is used to apply on exposed skin. It can effectively block reflections and enhance your concealment."
The Xia Army's scouts have already used camouflage techniques on their faces and hands, and this time the equipment department came up with a master's degree.
"It's winter now, and oil paint is relatively hard. When you use it, you must rub it repeatedly to dissolve the oil paint before you can use it."
The oil paint produced this time was almost the same as the products of later generations, and it was very troublesome to use when it was cold.
But in order to survive on the battlefield, you have to adapt to no matter how big the trouble is.
There is one box of military oil paint for each scout, which is small 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 color. After wearing it, it lies among the mountains and almost blends in with the surroundings.
The irregular colors on the surface of the clothing are painted on bit by bit by tailors' hands, so the colors on any two military uniforms will not be exactly the same.
But in this era, being able to do this is already the limit.
"Military uniforms can be worn on both sides. When turned over, they become pure white. If you are operating in the snow, you must remember to change over."
When they saw the military uniforms that could be worn on both sides, the soldiers were amazed and kept turning over and over, thinking about the beauty of it.
In order to adapt to the severe cold season, these military uniforms have been specially treated. Under the dual-use surface, there is also a layer of felt lining, which can effectively keep warm.
Seeing the connection between the inner lining and the outer layer, Bai Xiaoqi was amazed.
"What the hell is this?"
Zuodao smiled proudly, still surprised by new things.
"This kind of thing is called a zipper. It can effectively close the clothes and prevent cold wind from entering. It is much better than buttons."
Yes, something epoch-making appears on the new military uniforms.
That's the zipper.
It is also impossible to use industrial production and can only be made by hand by highly skilled craftsmen. Therefore, the output is limited, but it is enough for the scouts.
Because the military uniforms worn by the scouts have wool linings, the cotton trousers and cotton jackets underneath can be made lighter and will not affect their movements.
Coupled with the tactical vest outside, the warmth effect is actually far better than thick and bloated cotton clothes.
In addition to these equipment specially equipped for scouts, there are also some new things that will be common to the entire army.
"This is called a headgear. If you put it on the top of your head, it can completely cover your entire face and ears. This way, you won't get frostbite easily if you go outdoors."
The assembly department came up with a one-piece hood that looked like a bank robber when worn.
But the warmth-keeping effect is real.
Wear a hood and buckle the helmet so that only a pair of eyes are exposed without affecting breathing. In such a cold season, it is definitely the best way to keep warm.
Because this thing is easy to make and the cost is not high, it was distributed to the entire army this time.
Zuo Dai took out a small square box wrapped in cardboard from a box. When he opened it, there were pieces of black objects inside.
Zuo Dai was very serious about this.
"This thing is called chocolate. It is best used to satisfy hunger and ward off cold. Every soldier must carry a box. If you feel hungry during the battle and don't have time to eat, you can chew a piece."
Bai Xiaoqi took it and tasted it cautiously. His eyes immediately widened.
"This thing is so delicious."
Zuo Dai quickly warned.
"This stuff can easily make you fat. It's best to eat less when you have nothing to do."
Because a large amount of cocoa beans are imported from Southeast Asia, all of them are made into chocolate.
Originally, the people below were quite critical of spending a lot of money to buy such a thing, then manufacture it and not sell it to the outside world. They thought it was a waste.
But now that it has been distributed to the entire army, everyone has realized the benefits of this kind of thing.
Think about the icy and snowy wilderness, after a life-and-death fight, your physical strength is exhausted, your whole body is shivering with cold, and you urgently need relief, but you can't make a fire to cook.
When I took out the rest of the food, it was all cold, hard as iron, hard to chew, and extremely unpalatable.
The soldiers of the Xia Army only needed a small piece of chocolate to instantly replenish their calories and restore their energy.
In addition to chocolate, instant noodles were also supplied to the entire army this time as emergency rations.
If the scouts' combat rations only consist of chocolate, ordinary soldiers would have better food.
After fighting on the battlefield, you can boil a pot of hot soup, add instant noodles into it, and then eat the noodles with the soup. It is definitely a supreme enjoyment.
Today's technology cannot match one piece of noodles with one package of seasonings, so the logistical approach is to use a large box to load more than a hundred pieces of noodles at once, which is just enough for a company's meal.
Then get a large iron box in it and fill it with various seasonings.
When cooking noodles, you cook one piece of food at a time.
In any case, it is much more convenient and faster than the previous military rations.