Automatic Pistol Shooting by Walter Winans
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"Automatic Pistol Shooting" by Walter Winans is a comprehensive guide on the techniques and safety of shooting with automatic pistols, likely written in the early 20th century. It covers not only automatic pistols but also provides insights on handling revolvers and duelling pistols. The book aims to educate both beginners and experienced shooters on the evolution of firearms and safe handling practices, acknowledging the potential dangers associated with ignorance in handling such
weapons. The opening of the work begins with the author discussing the need for a revised guide due to advancements in automatic pistols, which have become more prevalent and safer for expert use. Winans highlights the importance of understanding the handling and safety precautions necessary for using these firearms, warning against the carelessness that can lead to accidents. He expresses a particular fondness for certain models, such as the Colt .45, and shares insights on selecting firearms, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring that the shooter is adequately qualified before handling automatic pistols. The passage sets the stage for a detailed exploration of shooting techniques and guidelines that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Winans, Walter, 1852-1920 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15005318 |
| Title |
Automatic Pistol Shooting Together with Information on Handling the Duelling Pistol and Revolver |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Shooting |
| Subject | Pistols |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41335 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41335-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 585 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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