No other marks than those on them when issued are on any account to be put on the arms. [Sidenote: Responsibility for arms.] 68. All arms issued to the Corps remain the property of Her Majesty's Government, and the Commanding Officer for the time being is held responsible for their being at all times in a serviceable state, and for their being returned into store when required in good condition, fair wear and tear excepted. [Sidenote: Cleaning and care of arms.] 69. Great attention should be paid to the proper cleaning and care of the arms entrusted to the Volunteers, and the Commanding Officers are to point out to those under their command that, should rust be allowed to accumulate on any part of a rifle, it must inevitably impair the accuracy and efficiency of the weapon. [Sidenote: Depositing arms.] 70. The arms are to be deposited after drill in the armouries of the Brigade or Corps, except when the Commanding Officer may judge it expedient to permit members of the Brigade to keep their arms at their own houses. As the Commanding Officer is responsible for the condition of the arms, this permission may be withdrawn by him whenever he may consider it necessary. The arms retained in private custody will be subject to inspection at any time, and they are to be examined at least once in six months by the Commanding Officer of the Brigade or Officers appointed by him for that purpose. [Sidenote: Repairs of arms.] 71. Arms requiring repair are to be deposited with the Gunner of the Drill Ship to which the Brigade is attached. [Sidenote: Charge for repairs.] 72. Repairs of arms arising from fair wear, found to be necessary in order to make the arms serviceable, will be executed free of charge; the expense of other repairs will be borne by the Corps. [Sidenote: Allowance of Ammunition.] 73. Ammunition in the following proportion, to be reckoned from the 1st April in each year, is allowed:-- For Guns. For each Battery of Brigade Shot 100 " " " Shell 25 " " " Blank 30 or For each Trained Man Shot 4 " Efficient Shot 2 And for the Battery Shell 25 " " Blank 30 For Small Arms. Gratis. Allowed to Total. be purchased. For every Efficient Rifled Ball 70 50 120 for his first year's service Blank 10 50 60 Pistol 100 100 200 Caps 110 110 220