THE MODERN AMERICAN
PISTOL AND REVOLVER

MR. F. E. BENNETT,
Expert Pistol and Revolver Shot.

THE

MODERN AMERICAN PISTOL
AND REVOLVER

INCLUDING

A DESCRIPTION OF MODERN PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS
OF AMERICAN MAKE; AMMUNITION USED IN
THESE ARMS; RESULTS ACCOMPLISHED;
AND SHOOTING-RULES FOLLOWED
BY AMERICAN MARKSMEN

BY
A. C. GOULD
Editor of The Rifle

BOSTON
A. C. GOULD & CO., PUBLISHERS
1888

Copyright, 1888
By A. C. GOULD & CO.

Press of
Rockwell & Churchill,
Boston.

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PREFACE.

For many years the author was among the great number of persons whobelieved it was impossible to do fine shooting with a pistol beyond a fewyards, and out of the question to secure much accuracy from a revolver.With the object of learning the limit of accuracy these arms possessed, agreat many experiments were arranged and exhibitions given by the mostskilful marksmen to be found. The spirit of rivalry soon became apparent,and, without doubt, has considerably aided in determining thepossibilities of the pistol and revolver.

The author feels that his labors have not been in vain, as he has thetestimony of manufacturers of these arms, as well as cartridge-makers,that the results obtained within a period of three years are finer than itwas thought possible.

As we close this little volume it is apparent that revolver and pistolshooting is about to become a very popular sport; the cavalry andartillery of the National Guard in America are[Pg vi] likely soon to be equippedwith and instructed in the use of the revolver. As pistol practiceincreases in popularity, events herein recorded will, doubtless, beequalled and excelled many times.

The author begs to acknowledge courtesies extended to him by Messrs. Smith& Wesson; Colt’s Patent Fire-Arms Co.; Merwin, Hulbert, & Co.; UnionMetallic Cartridge Co.; United States Cartridge Co.; Messrs. Wm. R.Schaefer & Son; John P. Lovell Arms Co.; as well as the many professionaland amateur shots who have devoted time and money to aid in developing theAmerican pistol and revolver.

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CONTENTS.