Sentence:  In re-adjusting it a second time the stock was not in perfect apposition, and the wiseacre, whose business it was to render the weapon <WSD>fireworthy</WSD>, observing this defect, sought to remedy it by striking the butt end sharply upon the ground. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Worthy or capable of firing; able to be fired; combustible.