"Smaller, and more complex." He can tell by Ichi's reaction he's hit a sore point, but he makes no apology for it. Instead he moves along to having Ichi feel the cartridge, explaining the rudiments such as how it holds multiple bullets and enables him to fire off a number of shots between reloading. He also hurries to the bedroom and returns with a small case of gun supplies, letting Ichi feel two different caliber bullets, and an old and little-used revolver. As the skilled fingers explore the shape of a bullet, he explains what's inside, and the very fine markings engraved in the metal. There's plenty to learn, and it could all come in useful.
"Sorry I don't have any spent casings for you, but you'd probably be able to recognize one if you came across it, now."
no subject
Date: 2009-11-17 12:19 am (UTC)"Sorry I don't have any spent casings for you, but you'd probably be able to recognize one if you came across it, now."