Lebel 1886 Marksman

LEBEL 1886 Marksman. (See also, LEBEL 1886) The Lebel 1886 Marksman capitalized on the base model's advantageous long range and high accuracy with the attachment of a telescopic sight, which made targets visible at a further distance. The Lebel's original sights were vulnerable to misalignment, as they were unprotected against shocks. It was therefore natural that sharpshooters would first modify this aspect of this weapon. The Lebel round's conical shape further enhanced its accuracy. The cartridge also offered an additional benefit, as before the innovation of smokeless powder, sharpshooters were vulnerable from gathering clouds of black powder smoke giving away their position.

Unpublished manuscript, "Bad As They Seem
Author: Hayden Collins
Undated
Bleached paper, typewritten, 8.5x11 in

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Huffington was a nefarious man, quick to throw morals to the wind for his own advancement, drunk on power, and scornful of consequence. Yet his power was bound up in earthly matters - politics and prestige - unlike the woman who stood before him, whose steely gaze and white-blonde hair betrayed an otherworldly quality.

"How dare you consort with Laveau?"Her words were a hiss. "She is one of mine."

"That,"Huffington replied, "is none of your concern."

She greeted his answer with a cold stare, then sat down in the chair that faced his desk, and laughed.
"Bold." From her pocket she pulled a worn deck of cards, wrapped in silk. "But stupid. Draw a card please."

She fanned the deck out before him, waiting.

"I don't abide parlor tricks."

"Neither do I. Pick a card, Huffington, and hope it's not the last thing you ever do."

He drew. She looked at the card in his hand. "Well, well, well. The Two of Arrows. How convenient."

He shrugged. "Get on with it Lynch."

"There are two young women I'd like you to meet."