Note A. The above prices are per barrel. The price for the proof of a barrel or tube which does not fall within any of the above classes shall be per proof shot fired per barrel or tube respectively such sum as the two companies shall from time to time deem reasonable having regard to the cost and labour and in any case not more than one shilling and sixpence or twice the cost of materials used in such proof shot (whichever is the greater).

Where no price is provided for provisional proof the price which may be demanded and taken for such provisional proof shall not exceed the price provided in respect of the definitive proof of a barrel or tube of similar gauage.

Note B. The letter A and the numbers in the first column of Part I of this schedule refer to the same letters and numbers as appearing in the first column of the table headed “Scale for proof of small arms of every description except rifled small arms” contained in Schedule B to the Act of 1868.

Note C. A further sum not exceeding one-sixth of the respective price for the respective gauge may be demanded and taken for each additional shot over six in respect of revolving pistols exceeding six shots.