IV
Present - Arms
The Present Arms - Turn the guard to the left, and seize the rifle with the right hand under the guard, without moving it from the shoulder; thumb and fingers around the stock, arm close to the body.
Two - Without moving the head, raise the rifle with the right hand perpendicularly in front of the centre of the body; at the same time place the left hand smartly on the stock, wrist on the guard, fingers pointing upwards, thumb close to the forefinger (its point in line with the mouth); the left elbow close to the butt, the right elbow and butt close to the body.
Three - Bring the rifle down close in front of the centre of the body, guard to the front, as low as the right hand will admit without constraint, and grasp it with the left hand, immediately behind the backsight, thumb between stock and barrel; the right hand lightly holding the small of the butt, fingers slanting downwards: at the same time place the hollow of the right foot against the left heel, both knees straight. The wieght of the rifle to be supported by the left hand.