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APPENDIX

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APPENDIX I
THE UNITED STATES REVOLVER ASSOCIATION

This Association was founded on March 5, 1900, and incorporated in January, 1904. It is the recognized national organization of the revolver and pistol marksmen of the United States of America.

Its objects are: to foster and develop revolver and pistol shooting; to establish and preserve records; to classify arms; and to encourage and conduct friendly matches between members and clubs in this country, as well as with the marksmen of other countries.

The officers of the Association, excepting the secretary, serve without pay. There is no initiation fee. The annual dues are only $1.00 The membership, scattered from Maine to the Philippines, Alaska to the Canal Zone, includes all the well-known shots of the country.

The Association has conducted five international revolver matches, all of which were won by the United States. It selects the members of and is responsible for the United States teams in the Olympic and all other international matches. It has established the Anuual Outdoor and Indoor Championship Matches, the U. S. R. A. Indoor League and provided suitable trophies and medals. It has formulated uniform rules and regulations governing pistol and revolver shooting. In the record books of the Association are inscribed and preserved all the scores in the Annual Championship Contests, the individual and team league series, the scores of contestants, shooting for rating medals and the " best on record " performances, together with details concerning the arms and ammunition used. The Association also publishes the U. S. R. A. Bulletin, a monthly devoted to all subjects of interest to the members, the subscription for which is included in the annual dues.

The Association is financially self-supporting. It has an increasing surplus in the treasury, which is devoted to the purchase of new trophies for additional matches

All who are interested in pistol and revolver shooting, and who are in sympathy with the aims and purposes of the Association, are cordially invited to join it. Forms of application for membership and other information will be supplied by the Secretary-Treasurer on request.

The officers of the Association for 1915 are as follows:

President: Col. W. H. Whigam, Chicago, 111. 1st Vice-President: Capt. R. H. Sayee, New York, N.Y. 2nd Vice-President: C. C. Crossman, St. Louis, Mo. 3rd Vice-President: C. W. Linder, San Francisco, Cal. 4th Vice-President: Dr. R. J. Mullikin, Baltimore, Md. 5th Vice-President: Dr. H. E. Sears, Boston, Mass. Secretary-Treasurer: J. B. Crabteee, Yalesville, Conn.

CONSTITUTION Article I—Name

The name of this organization shall be the United States Revolver Association.

Akticle II—Object

The object of this association shall be the encouragement of revolver and pisUl shooting.

Article III—Membership

The membership shall consist of three classes: Members, Honorary Members, Associate Members.

Any reputable citizen of the United States is eligible for membership.

Any reputable person interested in revolver and pistol shooting is eligible, for Honorary or Associate membership.

Members and Associate members may be admitted by vote of the executive committee and by paying the regular dues. Honorary members may be elected at a regular meeting of the association and shall be exempt from dues.

Honorary and Associate members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the association, except the right to vote.

[See Art. VII for Life membership.]

Article IV—Officers

The officers of this association shall be a president, five vice-presidents and a secretary-treasurer, who shall constitute the executive committee. They shall be elected by a majority vote by ballot at the annual meeting of the association, and hold office for one year or until their successors are elected.

Article V—Duties of Officers

The president shall preside at all meetings of the association and may call meetings of the association at any time, one week's notice by mail being given of such meeting by the secretary-treasurer. The approval of the president shall be necessary on all bills before they are paid. The vice-presidents in the order of their seniority shall perform the duties of the president in his absence and shall have responsible charge, subject to the executive committee, of the affairs of the association in their respective localities. The secretary-treasurer shall keep the minutes of all meetings and take charge of the correspondence of the association. He shall receive all dues and pay all bills approved by the president, and keep account of all the funds of the association. The executive committee shall have charge of the affairs of the association, shall elect members, appoint State governors to act as local representatives of the association, and shall have power to accept, decline, or issue challenges by a majority vote. Any member of the executive committee unable to be present at any meeting may vote by mail.

Article VI—Vacancies in Office

In case a vacancy should occur in any office, the remaining members of the executive committee shall have power to fill the vacancy until the next annual meeting.

Article VII—Dues

Section I. The annual dues shall be one dollar, and shall be payable on election to membership and thereafter on the 1st of January in every year.

Section 2. Members in arrears for dues for a period of more than two years shall be suspended, but may reinstate themselves in full standing by paying their arrears in dues. Members may not resign from the association when in arrears for dues.

Section 3. The secretary-treasurer shall notify each member in arrears before placing his name on the suspended list.

Section 4. Any member of this association in good standing may become a Life Member by vote of the executive committee and by paying into the treasury $25, such funds to be used by the association for the purchase of trophies.

Article VIII—Annual Meeting

There shall be an annual meeting on the third Monday of January in each year, at which meeting the election of officers and members of the executive committee shall take place. Members not able to attend this meeting may send their ballots by mail to the secretary-treasurer, who shall deposit each ballot in the name of the absent member, and they shall be counted as if the member were present. Only members not in arrears for dues shall be entitled to vote. If there should be more than two candidates for any office, the candidate receiving the least number of votes shall be retired at each ballot until an election results. In case of a tie the presiding officer shall have the deciding vote.

Article IX—Quorum

Ten members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES

Outdoor Matches MATCH A—REVOLVER CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open to everybody; distance, so yards; 50 shots in strings of ten shots on five Standard American targets, 8-inch bull's-eye, 10-ring 3.36 inches; arm, any revolver within the rules; ammunition, any; the score must be completed in one hour or less from the time of firing the first shot; entrance fee, $5; to members not in arrears for dues, $3; no reentries.

National Prizes : First, the championship silver cup (value, $200), to be held by the winner until the next annual competition; inscribed on the cup, in raised ornamental letters, is, " This Cup Represents the Revolver Championship of the United States of America"; the name of the winner, the year and the score are also engraved on the cup each year; to the winner is also awarded a gold medal (value, $25), with the same inscription on the reverse side as appears on the cup.

Second, a gold and silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fourth, a silver and bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fifth, a bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

A bronze honor medal of the same design is also awarded to every competitor, not a prize winner, making a score of 425 or better.

State Prizes.—For more than three entries in any State the association awards three prizes emblematic of State honors: First prise, a silver and gold medal; second prize, a silver medal; third prise, a bronze medal. For three entries, only the first two prizes are awarded.

Winners and Scores

1900............................ A. L. A. Himmelwright             422

igoi............................... John A. Dietz               419

1. Thomas Anderton .. 438
   
   
2. J. E. Gorman.......... 454
   
   
3. Dr. I. R. Calkins..... 451
   
   
4. John A. Dietz......... 455
   
   
5. John A. Dietz......... 444
   
   
6. John A. Dietz......... 445
   
   
7. R. H. Sayre............ 462
   
   
8. Dr. I. R. Calkins..   455
   
   
9. Dr. John R. Hicks.. 458
   
   
10. George Armstrong   467
    
    
11. A. M. Poindexter.   467
    
    
12. A. P. Lane............. 467
    
    
13. A. P. Lane............. 458

MATCH B—PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open to

everybody; distance, 50 yards; 50 shots on five targets as in Match A; arm, any pistol within the rules; ammunition, any; the score must be completed in one hour or less from the time of firing the first shot; entrance fee, $5; to members not in arrears for dues, $3; no re-entries.

National Prizes : First, the championship silver cup (value, $175), to be held by the winner until the next annual competition; inscribed on the cup, in raised ornamental letters, is, " This Cup Represents the Pistol Championship of the United States of America"; the name of the winner, the year and the score are also engraved on the cup each year; to the winner is also awarded a gold medal (value, $25), with the same inscription on the reverse side as appears on the cup.

Second, a silver and gold medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fourth, a bronze and silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fifth, a bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

A bronze honor medal of the same design is also awarded to every competitor, not a prize winner, making a score of 435 or better.

State Prizes.—The same as in Match A.

Winners and Scores

1. J. B. Crabtree......... 427
   
   
2. Thomas Anderton   453
   
   
3. Thomas Anderton   463
   
   
4. Thomas Anderton   457
   
   
5. E. H. Kessler.......   464
   
   
6. John A. Dietz........   465
   
   
7. John A. Dietz.......    448
   
   
8. P. Hanford ..........   455
   
   
9. J. E. Gorman.......... 468
   
   
10. Dr. I. R. Calkins...   464
    
    
11. John A. Dietz........   462
    
    
12. Parmly Hanford ...   466
    
    
13. L. P. Castaldini.... .. 461
    
    
14. Dr. I. R. Calkins...    469
    
    
15. George Armstrong.. 476

MATCH C—MILITARY CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open to everybody; distance, 50 yards; 75 shots in strings of five shots on fifteen targets as in Match A; each string must be shot within the time limit of 15 seconds, taking time from the command, Fire; misfires and shots lost on account of the arm becoming disabled while firing any string will be scored zero; if a shot is fired after the time limit has elapsed, the shot of highest count will be deducted from the score; no cleaning allowed; arm, any military revolver, or any military magazine pistol within the rules; ammunition, the full charge service cartridge, or equivalent factory loaded ammunition approved by the executive committee, brought to the firing point in unbroken packages; the score must be completed on the same day; no sighting shots will be allowed after beginning the score; entrance fee, $5; to members not in arrears for dues, $3; no re-entries.

National Prizes : First, the championship silver trophy (an elaborate silver bowl, value $450), to be held by the winner until the next annual competition; the trophy bears the inscription, " The Military Revolver Championship of the United States of America"; the name of the winner, the year, and the score are also engraved on the trophy each year; to the winner is also awarded a gold medal (value, $25), with the same inscription on the reverse side as appears on the trophy.

Second, a silver and gold medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fourth, a bronze and silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fifth, a bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

A bronze honor medal of the same design is also awarded to every competitor, not a prize winner, making a score of 500 or better.

State Prizes.—The same as in Match A.

Winners and Scores

1. R. H. Sayre..........   300*
   
   
2. R. H. Sayre..........   325*
   
   
3. R. H. Sayre..........   579
   
   
4. R. H. Sayre..........   565
   
   
5. Thomas Anderton   585
   
   
6. Thos. LeBoutillier   504

1905............................ R. H. Sayre        583

1. R. H. Sayre..........   536
   
   
2. C. F. G. Armstrong     568
   
   
3. Col. W. H. Whigam    580

iyio............................... Col. W. H. Whigam         59,1

1. A. P. Lane.............. 605
2. Dr. J. H. Snook...... 621
3. Dr. J. H. Snook...... 625
4. C. M. McCutchen... 627

* In 1900 and 1901 the military target with a 4x5-inch elliptical bull's-eye was used. The bull's-eye counted 5 and the possible was 375. Since then the Standard American target with the 8-inch bull's-eye has been used. Prior to 1904 twenty-five shots were fired at each of three ranges—25, 50, and 75 yards. That year the other ranges were discontinued and the 75 shots have since been fired at 50 yards only.

MATCH D—MILITARY RECORD MATCH.—Open to everybody; distance, 50 yards; five consecutive strings of five shots under the same conditions as Match C; entrance fee, $2; to members not in arrears for dues, $1; entries unlimited.

National Prizes : First, a gold trophy, a laurel wreath surrounding a scroll, mounted on an ebony shield; (value, $150) ; between the scroll and the wreath is a ribbon on which, in raised letters, is, "The United States Revolver Association "; at the top of the scroll is engraved. " Military Record Match." The name of the winner, the year, and the score for each year are engraved on the scroll below; this trophy is held by the winner until the next annual competition, and is to become the property of the competitor winning it three times.

Second, a silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

A bronze honor medal of the same design is also awarded to every competitor, not a prize winner, making a score of 175 or better.

This match was instituted in 1902. Being a re-entry match, it affords good practice under the same conditions as Match C.

No State prizes are awarded in this match.

Winners and Scores

1. Thomas Anderton .. 206
   
   
2. Thomas Anderton   202
   
   
3. Thomas Anderton .. 206
   
   
4. Thos. LeBoutillier    178
   
   
5. Thos. LeBoutillier ... 192
   
   
6. Thos. LeBoutillier   191
   
   
7. C. F. G. Armstrong  194
   
   
8. C. F. G. Armstrong    204
   
   
9. Samuel Peterson..... 215
   
   
10. A. P. Lane.......... ;   208
    
    
11. Dr. J. H. Snook...... 212
    
    
12. C. M. McCutchen    217
    
    
13. Dr. J. H. Snook...... 221

MATCH E —MILITARY REVOLVER TEAM MATCH.—Open to one team of four men from any regularly organized Rifle or Revolver Club, the police force of any city, or any Regiment, Battalion, or separate organization from any of the organized Military or Naval forces of any civilized country.

Distance, 50 yards; five consecutive strings of 5 shots each under the same conditions as Match C; arm, any military revolver or magazine pistol within the rules; ammunition, full charge factory loaded, brought to the firing point in unbroken packages; entrance fee, $15; to affiliated clubs, $10; no re-entries.

Prizes : First, the Winans Trophy (a " Broncho Buster" in bronze, mounted on an elaborate red porphyry marble base; value, $500). The name of the winning club or organization, the year and the score, will be engraved on the base. The trophy to be held by the winning organization until the next annual competition. A silver and gold medal will also be awarded to each member of the winning team, with inscription on the reverse side.

Second, a silver medal to each member of the team, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a bronze and silver medal to each member of the team, with an inscription on the reverse side.

Fourth, a bronze medal to each member of the team, with an inscription on the reverse side.

This match was instituted in October, 1908, when Mr. Walter Winans (Life member) presented the association with an appropriate trophy.

Winners and Scores

1. Squadron " A," N. G. N. Y           698
   
   
2. 1st Cavalry 111. N. G                  708
   
   
3. 1st Cavalry 111. N. G                  725
   
   
4. Denver Rev. Club...                      774
   
   
5. Denver Rev. Club...                      776
   
   
6. Denver Rev. Club.                        799

MATCH F—POCKET REVOLVER CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open to everybody; 25 shots at 50 yards in strings of 5 shots on five targets, as in Match A! each string to be fired within 30 seconds after the command, " Fire." Arm, any pocket revolver of .32 or larger caliber or any pocket magazine pistol of .25 to .38 caliber inclusive, weighing less than 1^4 pounds within the rules; cleaning not allowed; ammunition, the same as Match C. Entrance fee, $4; to members not in arrears for dues, $2; no re-entries.

National Prizes : First, a gold medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Second, a silver and gold medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fourth, a bronze and silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fifth, a bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

A bronze honor medal will also be awarded to any competitor not a prize winner making a score of 175 or better.

State Prizes.—For five or more entries the following prizes will be awarded: 1st prize, a gold and silver medal: 2nd prize, a silver medal; 3rd prize, a bronze medal.

Winners and Scores

1. C. W. Klett..........   203
   
   
2. C. E. Orr.............   202
   
   
3. A. P. Lane...........   211
   
   
4. Dr. O. A. Burgeson          208
   
   
5. Col. W. H. Whigam          210
   
   
6. Dr. J. H. Snook...... 214

GRAND AGGREGATE MEDALS

In addition to the regular matches the association awards Grand Aggregate Medals to the contestants making the highest aggregate scores in Championship Matches A, B, C, and F, as follows:

First, a gold medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Second, a silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

The grand aggregate will be computed by adding the total scores of the Matches A, B, and F, and one-fifth of the total score in Match C.

The grand aggregate medals are considered the highest honors in the gift of the association.

Winners and Scores

1. C. Dominic.......... 1187.8
   
   
2. A. P. Lane.......... 1215.8
   
   
3. A. P. Lane........    1236.
   
   
4. Parmly Hanford ..     1228.
   
   
5. A: P. Lane........... 1261.
   
   
6. A. P. I^ane......... 1242.

Indoor Matches

REVOLVER CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open to everybody; distance, 20 yards; light must be artificial; 50 shots on ten Standard American targets, bull's-eye 2.72 inches and 10-ring 1.12 inches in diameter, respectively; arm, any revolver within the rules; ammunition, any. The score must be completed in one hour or less from the time of firing the first shot. Entrance fee, $5; to members not in arrears for dues, $3; no re-entries.

National Prizes: First, a silver cup (value, $40), bearing the names and scores of the winners, to be held until the next annual competition, the cup to become the property of the person winning it three times.

Second, a gold and silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Third, a silver medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fourth, a silver and bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

Fifth, a bronze medal, with inscription on the reverse side.

A bronze honor medal will also be awarded to any competitor, not a prize winner, making a score of 425 or better.

State Prizes.—The same as in Match A of the Outdoor Matches.

Winners and Scores

1. W. E. Petty..........   439
   
   
2. W. E. Petty..........   439
   
   
3. W. H. Luckett.....   437
   
   
4. Sidney E. Sears...   478
   
   
5. Sidney E. Sears...   461
   
   
6. Sidney E. Sears...... 451
   
   
7. Wm. G. Krieg.....    454
   
   
8. R. H. Sayre.........    454
   
   
9. R. H. Sayre.........    455
   
   
10. Oscar T. Olson...... 461

iqii C. C. Grossman........ 455

1913 Dr. J. R. Hicks...... 457

1. P. J. Dolfin.......... 469
   
   
2. Dr. W. K. OtnVk?al1       457

PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open to everybody: distance, 20 yards; light must be artificial; 50 shots on ten Standard American targets; bull's-eye 2.72 inches and 10ring 1.12 inches in diameter, respectively; arm, any pistol within the rules; ammunition, any. The score must be completed in one hour or less from the time of firing the first shot. Entrance fee, $5; to members not in arrears for dues, $3; no re-entries.

National and State Prizes : The same as in the indoor Revolver Championship, except that honor medals are awarded for scores of 435 or better.

Winners and Scores

1. R. H. Sayre............ 433
   
   
2. R. H. Sayre..........    448
   
   
3. Thomas Anderton    460
   
   
4. E. H. Kessler.......    450
   
   
5. R. H. Sayre..........    451
   
   
6. John A. Dietz.......... 447
   
   
7. John A. Dietz.......... 455
   
   
8. R. P. Prentys........    455
   
   
9. Frank Fromm ......    456
   
   
10. R. H. Sayre..........    454
    
    
11. George Armstrong    473
    
    
12. A. P. Lane...........    469
    
    
13. Dr. C. H. Wilson.... 465
    
    
14. Dr. J. H. Snook...... 468

POCKET REVOLVER CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open to everybody; 25 shots at 20 yards in strings of five shots on five Standard American targets; each string to be fired within 30 seconds after the command, " Fire." Arm, any pocket revolver of .32 caliber or larger, within the rules. Magazine pistols not allowed. Ammunition, full charge, factory loaded, brought to the firing point in unbroken packages. Entrance fee, $4; to members not in arrears for dues, $2.

Prizes.—The same as in Match F of the Outdoor Matches.

Winners and Scores 1909 Wm. G. Krieg                     190

1910............................ Dr. M. R. Moore                     202

1911............................ Col. W. H. Whigam                 195

1. John A. Dietz...............      205
   
   
2. Hans Roedder .............      206
   
   
3. Dr. J. H. Snook...........      213

MATCH G NOVICE LIMITED RE-ENTRY MATCH. —Open to all amateurs who have never won an important prize in pistol or revolver contests. (Winners of prizes in National contests and first and second prizes in State contests, all expert shots, etc., are barred.) Twenty-five shots at 20 yards in five strings on five Standard American targets. Time, 30 minutes to complete the score after firing the first shot. Arm, any revolver or any pistol within the rules. Ammunition, any. Entrance fee, first entry, $3; to members not in arrears for dues, $2. There may be four re-entries at $1 each, but the score for the last re-entry only to count.

National and State Prizes :—The same as in Match F of the Outdoor Matches.

Winners and Scores

1. R. S. Everett......... 231
   
   
2. Robert Mills ........  229

RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES OF THE U. S.R.A.

1. General Conditions.—Competitors must make themselves acquainted with the rules and regulations of the association, as the plea of ignorance will receive no consideration. The rulings and decisions of the executive committee are final in all cases. These rules are for general application, but will not apply in cases where the special conditions of any match conflict with them.
   
   
2. Classification of Arms.—(a) Any Revolver. A revolver of any caliber. Maximum length of barrel, including cylinder, 10 inches. Minimum trigger pull, 2J4 pounds. Sights may be adjustable but they must be strictly open, in front of the hammer and not over 10 inches apart.

(b) Any pistol. A pistol of any caliber. Maximum length of barrel, 10 inches. Minimum trigger pull, 2 pounds. Sights may be adjustable but they must be strictly open, in front of the hammer and not over 10 inches apart, (c) Military revolver or pistol. A revolver, or a magazine pistol, that has been adopted by any civilized government for the armament of its army or navy. Maximum weight, 2^4 pounds. Maximum length of barrel, 7J4 inches. Minimum trigger pull, 4 pounds. Fixed open sights. Rear sights of magazine pistols may be adjustable for elevation only.

(d) Pocket revolver. A revolver having a maximum weight of 2 pounds. Maximum length of barrel, 4 inches. Minimum trigger pull, 4 pounds. Sights and model must be such as not to hinder quick drawing of the weapon from the pocket or holster.

3. Loading, Firing, Timing, and Cleaning.—In all revolver and pistol matches the weapon must not be loaded until the competitor has taken his position at the firing point. The barrel must always be kept vertical or pointed towards the target. After the target is in position and a match or record score has been begun, in case of an accidental discharge or of defective ammunition, if the bullet comes put of the barrel it will be scored a shot. The timing in matches C, D, E, and F will be as follows: The competitor standing at the firing point with the arm loaded, not cocked, and the barrel pointing in a direction not less than 45 degrees from the target, will signify to the scorer when he is ready to begin each string. The scorer, stop watch in hand, will then give the command, " Fire," after which the competitor may cock and aim his weapon and shoot his string. At the expiration of the time limit the scorer will announce " Time." Misfires will be scored zero, only in Matches C, D, E, and F. Competitors may clean weapons in Matches A and B, and in the corresponding Indoor Championships, but no time allowance will be given for time spent in this way. All competitors will be required to finish their scores within the time limits specified, except in cases of accident, when the time may be extended at the discretion of the executive committee. Blowing through the barrel, to moisten it, will be considered cleaning.

In revolver matches the arm must not be used as a single loader or loaded so as to use a limited number of chambers in the cylinder. The cylinder must be charged with the full number of rounds for which it is chambered, and these must be shot consecutively. If scores are shot in ten shot strings, the cylinder shall be charged first with six rounds and then with four rounds. If the cylinder only contains five chambers, then the ten-shot strings may be shot in two strings of five each. In Matches C, D, E, and F and indoor or gallery events, the arm shall in all cases be charged with five rounds.

4. Position.—The position shall be standing, free from any support, the pistol or revolver being held in one hand, with arm extended, so as to be free from the body.
   
   
5. Arms.—Any revolver or pistol which in the opinion of the executive committee complies with the conditions specified in the various matches will be allowed to compete in those events. Revolvers or magazine pistols that have been adopted by any government for the armament of its army or navy, or such as in the opinion of the executive committee are suitable for military service, will be allowed in Matches C, D, and E. Among the arms which may be used in these matches are the .38-caliber Smith & Wesson or Colt Military; .44 Smith & Wesson, Military or Russian model; .38, .44 or .45 Colt New Service. .45 Smith & Wesson Scofield; .44 or .45 Colt, Single Action Army, Webley & Scott Mark IV, and the following magazine or automatic pistols: Colt, Webley & Scott, Luger, Borchardt, Mannlicher, Mauser, Mors.
   
   
6. Sights.—In open sights, the notch of the rear sight must be as wide on top as at any part. Aperture or peep sights or any covered or shaded sights will not be allowed. The use of a notch for the front sight will not be permitted. Sights may be smoked or blackened if desired. Sights on military arms, if modified to suit individuals, must remain strictly open, strong and substantial, and suitable for military use.
   
   
7. Trigger-Pull.—The trigger-pull as specified in the various events shall be determined by a test weight equal to the minimum pull applied at a point three-eighths of an inch from the end of the trigger and at right angles to the pin through the trigger.
   
   
8. Ammunition.—In Matches C, D, E, and F, and in the medal competition, where full charge ammunition is required, it may be the product of any reputable manufacturer. It must in all cases be brought to the firing point in unbroken boxes, with the label of the manufacturer intact.
   
   
9. Targets.—The 200-yard Standard American rifle target No.

1 (containing the 4-ring), with an 8-inch bull'seye and showing in light lines the rings of the International Union target, shall be used in all matches at 50 yards. The scores will be counted on the Standard American target. The diameters of the rings of the Standard American target are as follows: 10-ring equals 3.36 inches; 9-ring equals 5.54 inches; 8-ring equals 8 inches; 7-ring equals 11 inches; 6-n'ng equals 14.8 inches; S-ring equals 19.68 inches; 4-ring equals 26 inches; rest of target 28 inches by 28 inches counts 3. The same target reduced so that the bull's-eye or 8-ring is 2.72 inches in diameter and the 10-ring 1.12 inches in diameter, including the 4ring 8.84 inches in diameter and the rest of the target 9.5inches by 9.5 inches, counting 3, shall be used for all matches at 20 yards.

10. Marking and Scoring.—In all matches new paper targets shall be furnished for each competitor. Not more than ten shots are to be fired on any target at So yards, and not more than five shots on any target in Matches C, D, E, and F, and for all shooting at 20 yards; the shot holes in all cases to remain uncovered and left as shot. Bullets touching, striking, or within a line on the target are to be scored the count of that line. The eye alone shall determine whether a bullet touches or not.
    
    
11. Ties.—Ties shall be decided as follows: (1) By the score at the longest distance; (2) by the score at the next longest distance; (3) by the fewest number of shots of lowest count; (4) by firing five shots each under the same conditions as the match and these rules in regard to ties, until decided.
    
    
12. Supervision.—The shooting in all the U.S.R.A. events must take place in the presence of at least two witnesses familiar with the rules, one of whom must be an authorized U.S.R.A. officer. This officer shall certify that each contestant has complied with all the U.S. R.A. regulations as to distance, weapon, time, ammunition, etc., noting same on the blank spaces provided on the score cards, and both witnesses shall sign the targets and said score cards in duplicate for each contestant.
    
    
13. Protests.—Any person who believes that an injustice has been done, or who dissents from the decision of any authorized executive officer of the association, may enter a protest on depositing $1 with said officer. Such protest must be in writing, in duplicate, and must be made within 24 hours after the incident on which it is based. One copy to be handed to the executive officer of the club or organization conducting the matches and the other copy to be mailed to the secretary-treasurer of the U.S. R.A. All protests will be investigated and passed upon by the executive committee, and, if sustained, the protest fee will be returned; otherwise it will be forfeited.
    
    
14. Records.—The shooting for records shall, when practicable, be done on the grounds or in a gallery of a regularly organized shooting association, military organization or club, and in the presence of at least two witnesses familiar with the U.S.R.A. rules, one of whom shall be an officer of the U.S.R.A. New targets of regulation size shall be used. The foregoing rules and regulations and the conditions governing the championship matches of the U.S.R.A. must in all cases be observed and followed. The record score shall begin with the first shot after the shooter has announced his intention to shoot for record; only the first ten shots will apply to the 10-shot record; the first twenty shots to the 20shot record, and so on to 50 or 100 shots, as the shooter may elect. Such scores (multiples of 5 or 10 shots) for record must in all cases be completed within the same proportional time limit as is specified for the corresponding championship match; thus, in Match A, for example, the first 10 shots within 12 minutes, the first 20 shots within 24 minutes, etc. After finishing the record score, the targets shall be identified and signed by the witnesses as above designated. The witnesses shall also prepare and sign a certificate of prescribed form, which, with the detailed score and all targets, shall be forwarded to the U.S.R.A., addressed to the secretary-treasurer. If all the conditions, rules and regulations have been complied with, the scoring correct, and if the score is higher than or equal to any previously made under the same conditions, it will be declared a new record. The score will then be entered as such in the record book of the association, and the shooter formally notified to that effect.

METHODS AND CUSTOMS TO BE FOLLOWED IN CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL COMPETITIONS OF THE U. S. R. A.

The conditions under which local clubs may be authorized to conduct Championship Matches of the U.S.R.A. are as follows:

There must be not less than six members of the association residing within twenty-five miles of the proposed place of holding the contest and there must be not less than three entries in Championship Matches A, B, or C, or five entries in Match F. In matches offering National and State prizes the same entrance fee includes eligibility to both honors.

On the application of six or more members in good standing under the prescribed conditions, a U. S. R. A. official designated as the "governor" is appointed by the Association's executive committee and vested with the authority to supervise all Association shooting. The appointee is usually a member nominated by the local members. Besides supervising all the U. S. R. A. contests, the governor is the official representative of the Association in his locality, and has the custody of all supplies and the distribution of prizes, medals, etc. By this arrangement the U. S. R. A. members in all sections of the country obtain the same privileges and benefits and equal opportunity to enter the matches and competitions.

The U. S. R. A. will furnish numbered and certified targets and score cards, and will provide the prizes for the U. S. R. A. Championship and re-entry events; the club or organiation to pay the expressage both ways on targets and all other supplies, to furnish the shooting facilities and conduct the contests free of expense to the association and turn over to the secretary-treasurer all the entrance fees for the U. S. R. A. events. This plan has in all cases given satisfactory results, because the practice shooting of the contestants in the local re-entry matches usually affords sufficient revenue to pay the expenses of the tournament.

When a competitor wishes to shoot in any of the events, he should exhibit his latest membership card (if a member) to the officers in charge, and after paying the entrance fee. a regular ticket or duplicate score card (furnished by the United States Revolver Association) is filled out and issued to him. which is his receipt for the entrance fee. His score need not necessarily be shot immediately after issuing the ticket. Competitors have the option of shooting in the order in which they pay for their entries. Tickets not used are forfeited: no entrance fees shall be refunded.

The requisite number of targets are issued when the competitor wishes to shoot his score. These must be numbered consecutively, they must have the competitor's name and the number of his score card written on them for identification, and must be shot in their numerical order.

The targets are usually tacked at the corners on alternating frames covered with canvas, over which heavy paper is pasted. Each target is left in position until the required number of shots have been fired at it, each shot being spotted and marked as fired [no pasters to be used]. When a string has been finished the target is lowered and the alternating target raised in position. After the score is completed the targets are brought to the firing point and delivered to the range officer.

When a competitor wishes to shoot his score, his arm must be inspected and passed by the officer in charge, who must see that it conforms with the rules and requirements of the event in which it is entered. Competitors who wish to enter in any of the events are urged to have their arms examined by the executive officer or committee in charge of the matches as soon as possible, so that in case there should be any exceptions made to the sights, the trigger-pull, or any other details, there will be an opportunity to have these exceptions corrected so as to comply with the requirements when the official test and inspection is made before shooting the score.

In Matches C, D, E, and F the scorer should have a reliable stop watch, so that the timing will be accurate. It is well, whenever possible, to have two men time the competitor, so as to have an additional check. A new target must be furnished for each string of five shots at each range. According to the rules, if a competitor starts to shoot a string of any score and his arm becomes disabled from any cause, those shots which reach the target within the time limit after the command, " Fire," will be counted as the complete score for the five shots. In the case of a disabled arm. the officer or committee in charge may allow the competitor to complete the remaining strings of his score with another arm. Shots on the paper target outside of the 4-ring count 3; shots missing the paper target count zero. After completing the score, when the duplicate score cards are filled out, the contestant takes the duplicate and the range officer retains the original record.

All unused targets and score cards are also to be forwarded to the secretary-treasurer, with a complete detailed account of entrance fees, supplies, etc.

In the Medal Competition only those targets that actually count for medals are to be witnessed, certified and forwarded to the secretary-treasurer for verification and record.

In order that the conditions may be uniform and eliminate as much as possible the special conditions in regard to wind, etc., that may exist at the different places where the matches may be held, the shooters should be protected at the firing point by a shelter. This may be either the regular shooting house of the club, or. if the shooting is done in the open, by a suitable tent or temporary frame structure having an opening in the direction of the target; the other three sides being enclosed. The building or tent should_ be large enough to accommodate also the officer or committee in charge of the match, so that the shooter may be at all times in sight of the officer in charge of the range at the time the score is made. A table of suitable size should be provided near the firing point for holding ammunition and for the convenience of the competitor to clean his arm in those events where cleaning is allowed. The firing point should be plainly marked and so located as to be at least two feet from any timbers, guards, ropes, tables, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS TO U. S. R. A. OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTS

Supplies consisting of numbered and certified targets, score cards, record blanks, a copy of the rules and regulations, etc., will be furnished by the secretary-treasurer on the requisition of the local U.S.R.A. representative. Such supplies shall be used only in the matches, and all used and unused supplies shall be returned to the secretary-treasurer at the close of the contests. The target and supply account of the club must balance.

A governor or other officer of the U.S.R.A. will be appointed in each locality where the matches are to be held to act as range officer, represent the association, and have charge of the contests. This governor or officer shall personally measure the range to verify the distance and see that all the conditions of the matches are strictly complied with. He will also see that at least one other person familiar with the rules is present to witness all the shooting and he shall certify to the correctness of each score and the conditions, by signing the score card when the score is completed, and all the targets of each competitor shall be signed by both witnesses.

The other duties in detail of the governor or officer in charge of the matches are as follows: When a competitor expresses his intention of entering a match, a score card is made out in his name and delivered to him on the payment of the higher entrance fee (unless the competitor exhibits a membership card bearing the date of the current year, in which case he is entitled to the lower entrance fee). These score cards are to be issued in numerical order, and when more than one contestant wishes to shoot at the same time, the man holding the score card first issued is entitled to the preference of position and time. When the contestant is ready to shoot, he hands his score card to the governor or other officer of the association, who thereupon issues the required targets numbered consecutively, with the name of the competitor and the number of his score card written on each target for indentification. The arm of the competitor is then inspected to make sure that it complies with the rules and regulations. The sights must be carefully inspected and the trigger-pull tested by weighing in just before the score is begun.

The records for which blanks are provided on the score card with reference to the arm, ammunition, etc., must all be filled in. The competitor's first target may then be placed in position. As soon as the contestant begins his score, the time is taken from the firing of the first shot in Matches A and B and in the Corresponding Indoor Championships, and the entire score must be completed within one hour from this time. Scores in Match G must be completed within 30 minutes after firing the first shot. In Matches C, D, E, and F the time is taken from the command " Fire," and the five shots must be fired within the specified time limit in each case and a record is made of the actual elapsed time of each string which must be written on the corresponding targets later when they are brought to the firing point. The announcing of intermediate times or seconds is not allowed.

Ten shots are to be fired at each target in Matches A and B, and five shots at each target in Matches C, D, E, F, and G, and in all the Indoor Matches. After the score is completed, the separate targets are scored in regular order as shot and the value of the shots as filled in the score card are checked from the targets, making corrections from the targets, if mistakes have been made by the markers. After filling in and signing the score cards, the duplicate is handed to the competitor and the original preserved for record. The targets are then signed by the governor and preserved until the expiration of the period during which the matches are held, when all targets, original score cards, and all other supplies, used and unused, are to be sent to the United • States Revolver Association, addressed to the secretarytreasurer.

It is recommended that all scores after being shot, verified, etc., be wrapped in paper in separate packages, marked with the competitor's name, and that no one be permitted to handle and examine these targets after they have been scored and certified to.

THE U. S. R. A. LEAGUE

The League is an alliance or compact between the clubs participating, the details and conditions of which vary slightly from year to year, being embodied in a signed contract.

Any locality having six or more paid-up members in the Association may apply for the appointment of an official U.S.R.A. representative and by accepting the conditions and signing the contract, enter a team.

U. S. R. A. LEAGUE AGREEMENT FOR 1914-15.

Entrance Fees.—Each club with paid-up affiliation in the U.S.R.A. shall pay an entrance fee of $10, others $15; this to cover cost of prizes only.

Expense.—The association shall furnish all targets to the clubs and shall pay the transportation from the association to the clubs and pay for all necessary telegrams to or from the secretary-treasurer, and an accurate account of these charges to be kept by the secretary and the amount to be charged back to the clubs, each club paying an equal amount. This is not to exceed $10.

Secretaries of the clubs where shooting nights and distance will permit are to use the mail, others the telegraph in the cheapest form. Results of the week must reach the secretary by noon of the next Monday after the shoot. The press has no use for stale news. Clubs shall pay a fine pf $i for each failure to report on time; the fines to go into the club fund for expenses.

Targets are to be sent to the various clubs prepaid. Only clubs which guarantee to stay through the series will be allowed to enter.

Shooting Night.—Clubs may shoot on one or two evenings of the week most convenient for them, but it must be the same evenings each week all through the match, unless a change be authorized by the secretary-treasurer. Any club may be allowed at the discretion of the executive committee to divide their shooters into two divisions and have two shooting nights a week. The membership of the divisions must be kept distinct, that is, a man may not change from one division to another and each division must have its regular shooting night. Matches not shot according to the above may be forfeited.

Teams to consist of five men, but each club may at its option shoot in any match from five to ten men and pick the scores of the highest five. Qualifications, paid-up membership in the U.S.R.A. and good standing in the local club. A man may shoot on the team of but one club. The scores of members in arrears for dues may be forfeited.

Conditions.—Revolvers and pistols will be allowed on equal terms, but both must comply with the U.S.R.A. rules. Five strings of five shots each will be required for each man. Target, Standard American. Distance, twenty yards. Each individual score to be completed within twenty-five minutes from the time of firing the first shot.

Scoring.—Official scoring to be done by the secretarytreasurer. In close matches, where the count of doubtful shots will determine the winner, at least two of the members of the executive committee shall be called upon to assist the secretary in scoring these shots.

Supervision.—Members of the executive committee and U.S.R.A. governors shall supervise matches within their jurisdiction, and certify that all U.S.R.A. conditions have been fulfilled. Any score not so certified may be protested, by any competitor and at the discretion of a majority of the executive committee may be thrown out.

Individual and club ties to be shot off.

Protests from the decision of any U.S.R.A. official may be made in writing to the secretary-treasurer, if mailed within 48 hours after the decision has been brought to the attention of the person or persons feeling aggrieved. Each person concerned in making the protest must forward $1, which will be returned if the protest is sustained, otherwise forfeited to the association treasury.

In General.—The series to begin as quickly as arrangements can be made. Matches to be shot weekly.

Targets will be furnished marked for identification, and must be used only for the match assigned and for no other purpose. For obvious reasons match targets must be jealously guarded and their individual identity carefully preserved. Clubs may purchase from the U.S.R.A. similar targets for practice purposes.

Scores on mixed targets may be forfeited.

Clubs will be classified in groups of four matches to begin the week of  

Entries to close............................

Fraud.—Any person found guilty by the executive committee of the U.S.R.A. of cheating, evading or attempting to evade the regulations governing these contests, shall be debarred from all U.S.R.A. contests until reinstated by a vote of the members at an annual meeting of this association.

We hereby agree to all the above conditions and make application to enter a team in the U.S.R.A. League. Our preferred shooting day of the week is  

Signed: .......................................

Date: .......................................

Witnesses :

RECORDS

The following records have been made under the United States Revolver Association rules since their adoption:

Revolver, 50 Yards

50 Shots:

April 26, 1903—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal. 458 Sept. 7, 1904—Dr. I. R. Calkins, Springfield, Mass. 465 June 6, 1911—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal.. 467 Nov. 26, 1911—John A. Dietz, New York, N. Y.

1. 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10—94
2. 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10—96

1. 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10—94
2. 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10—95 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—96

—475 30 Shots:

April 26, 1903—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal.      273

Sept. 7, 1904—Dr. I. R. Calkins, Springfield Mass.      284

Nov. 26, 1911—John A. Dietz, New York, N. Y.        284

20 Shots:

April 26, 1903—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal.      185

Sept. 7, 1904—Dr. I. R. Calkins, Springfield, Mass.     188

Nov. 26, 1911—John A. Dietz, New York, N. Y...      190

Oct. 3, 1913—A. P. Lane, New York, N. Y                191

10 Shots:

April 26, 1903—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal. 94 Oct. 3, 1913—A. P. Lane, New York, N. Y   96

Revolver, 20 Yards 50 Shots:

March, 1902—W. E. Petty, New York, N. Y  439

June 11, 1903—Dr. W. H. Luckett, New York,

N. Y..................................... 464

March 4. 1904—S. E. Sears, St. Louis, Mo.

95 96 96 95 96— 478 30 Shots:

March, 1902—W. E. Petty, New York, N. Y  271

June 11, 1903—Dr. W. H. Luckett, New York,

N. Y.................................... 275

March 4, 1904—S. E. Sears, St. Louis, Mo     287

20 Shots:

March, 1902—W. E. Petty, New York, N. Y.... 177 March, 1903—Dr. W. H. Luckett, New York, N. Y.................................................. 178

June ii, 1903—Dr. W. H. Luckett, New York,

N. Y.................................... 184

March 4, 1904—S. E. Sears, St. Louis, Mo     191

10 Shots:

March, 1903—Dr. W. H. Luckett, New York,

N. Y....................................     93

March 4, 1904—S. E. Sears, St. Louis, Mo                 0

June 11, 1904—J. B. Crabtree, Springfield, Mass.        98

Nov. 15, 1907—C. C. Crossman, St. Louis, Mo...       100

Military Revolver, Rapid Fire, 50 Yards

75 Shots; in strings of 5 shots in 15 seconds:

Sept., 1902—Lieut. R. H. Sayre, Sea Girt, N. J... 579 Sept. 16, 1904—Thomas Anderton, Creedmoor,

N. Y.................................... 585

Sept., 1910—Col. W. H. Whigam, Chicago, 111         591

Sept., 1911—A. P. Lane, Sea Girt, N. J           60s

Sept., 1912—Dr. J. H. Snook, Columbus, 0     621

Sept., 1913—Dr. J. H. Snook, Columbus, 0     625

Sept, 1914—C. M. McCutcheon, Denver, Col.

9988 7—41

10 9 9 9 8—45

10 10 8 8 7—43

10 10 9 8 8—45

9998 6—41

—  215

9 9 9 8 8—34*

9888 7—40

10 10 9 8 7—44

10 9 8 8 7—42

10 10 9 9 8—46

—  206

10 9 8 8 6—41 10 9 8 9 6—42 10 9 8 6 6—39 10 10 9 8 7—44 9988 6—40

—  206

Grand Total ................           637

* Penalized best shot in this string for over time.

25 Shots; in strings of 5 shots in 15 seconds:

Sept., 1902—Thomas Anderton, Sea Girt, N. J..          206

Sept., 1910—Samuel Peterson                         215

Sept., 1913—C. M. McCutchen, Denver Col               217

Sept., 1914—Dr. J. H. Snook, Columbus, O.

10 10 9 8 8—45 10 10 10 9 7—46 10 9 9 8 7—43 10 9 9 9 7—44 10 9 9 8 7—43

—221

Pocket Revolver, 50 Yards

25 Shots; in strings of 5 shots in 30 seconds.

Sept. 1909—C. W. Klett, San Francisco, Cal  203

Sept. 1911—A. P. Lane, New York, N. Y      211

Sept. 1914—Dr. J. H. Snook, Columbus, O.

10 10 9 8 6—43 10 10 9 9 7—45 10 9 7 7 5—38 10 9 9 8 8—44 10 10 9 8 7—44

—214

20 Yards (Indoors)

March, 1909—W. G. Kreig, Chicago, 111                   190

March, 1921—Dr. M. R. Morse, St. Louis, Mo...        202

March, 1912—John A. Dietz, New York, N. Y. ..       205

March, 1913—Hans Roedder, New York, N. Y...       206

March, 1914—Dr. J. H. Snook, Columbus, 0               213

Pistol, 50 Yards 5O Shots:

April 4, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Walnut Hill, Mass.

10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10—99

9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9—94

9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10—96

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9—99

6 9 g 8 10 9 10 10 9 10—92

—480

30 Shots:

March SI, 1903—E. E. Patridge, Walnut Hill,

Mass.................................... 287

April 4, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Walnut Hill,

Mass.................................... 289

Feb. 1, 1914—F. J. Dreher, Denver, Col         291

20 Shots:

March 21, 1903—E. E. Patridge, Walnut Hill,

Mass.................................... 192

April 4, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Walnut Hill,

Mass.................................... 193

Feb. 1, 1914—F. J. Dreher, Denver, Col         196

10 Shots:

March 21, 1903—E. E. Patridge, Walnut Hill,
Mass.................................... 96

April 4, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Walnut Hill,

Mass.................................... 99

Feb. 1, 1914—F. J. Dreher, Denver, Col         100

Pistol, 20 Yards 50 Shots:

March 2, 1902—Lieut. R. H. Sayre, New York,

N. Y..................................... 448

March, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Boston, Mass... 460

March 25, 1908—L. R. Hatch, Portland, Me   462

Dec. 1, 1909—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal.. 471 March, 1911—George Armstrong, Seattle, Wash.. 473 Jan. 25, 1912—George Armstrong, Portland, Ore.. 478 March 4, 1912—George Armstrong, Portland, Ore. 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10—99 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10—97 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 8 10—96 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9—97 9 9 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 8—92

— 481 30 Shots:

March, 1902—Lieut. R. H. Sayre, New York, N.Y. 260 March, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Boston, Mass... 276 March 20, 1908—Lieut. R. H. Sayre, New York,

N. Y.................................... 278

March 25, 1908—L. R. Hatch, Portland, Me   279

Dec. i, 1909—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal..        283

March, 1911—George Armstrong, Seattle, Wash..       284

Jan. 11, 1912—George Armstrong, Portland, Ore..      287

March 4, 1912—George Armstrong, Portland, Ore.     292

20 Shots:

March, 1002—Lieut. R. H. Sayre, New York, N.Y.    173

March, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Boston, Mass...       189

Dec. 1, 1909—J. E. Gorman, San Francisco, Cal...      192

Jan. 11, 1912—George Armstrong, Portland, Ore..      193

March 4, 1912—George Armstrong, Portland, Ore.     196

10 Shots:

March, 1903—Thomas Anderton, Boston, Mass...       92

March 24, 1906—John A. Dietz, New York, N.Y.      93

March 24, 1906—J. B. Crabtree, Springfield, Mass.    95

May 18, 1908—F. L. Hayden, Portland, Me                97

May 20, 1910—A. M. Poindexter, Red Bank, N.J.      100

April 16, 1914—Dr. D. Atkinson, West View, Pa.       100

APPENDIX II
NATIONAL PISTOL MATCH

This match is an annual contest, authorized by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and is conducted under the auspices of the National Rifle Association of America. In alternate years the match is held at a National shooting tournament, at a State or Federal range having sufficient facilities. These National shooting tournaments have been held at Camp Perry, Ohio, and Sea Girt, New Jersey. At these tournaments, in addition to the National Pistol Matches, there are a number of other pistol and revolver matches with extensive prize lists.

Every other year the National Pistol Match is conducted in connection with the National Divisional Matches, which in 1914 were held at Sea Girt, New Jersey; Jacksonville, Florida; Sparta, Wisconsin; Fort Reily, Kansas; and Portland, Oregon.

The following are the conditions of this match:

1. Open to the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, cadets United States Military Academy, midshipmen United States Naval Academy, the Organized Militia, the Naval Militia, members of the National Rifle Association of America and affiliated clubs, members of the United States Revolver Association, universities, colleges, and military schools and colleges.
   
   
2. Distances and classes of fire:

Slow Fire (30 Seconds per Shot)

Yards

2 scores (7 shots each)........... 50

2 scores (7 shots each)........... 75

Rapid Fire, (30 Seconds per Score)

2 scores (7 shots each)........... 25

197

2 scores (7 shots each).......... 50

Rapid Fire (15 Seconds per Score)

2 scores (7 shots each).......... 15

2 scores (7 shots each)........... 25

1. Targets: Target L will be used for all firing.
   
   
2. Position: Without body or artificial rest; one hand only to be used.
   
   
3. Arm: Colt's automatic pistol, caliber .45, government model; trigger-pull not less than six pounds.
   
   
4. Ammunition: The Ordnance Department shall manufacture and issue ammunition for use in preliminary practice and in the National divisional pistol matches; all such ammunition to be as nearly as practicable of the same date of manufacture and of the same quality.

(g) Sights; No alteration of sights will be allowed. The front or rear sights may be blackened according to the judgment of the competitor.

(h) Cleaning: Pieces can be cleaned upon the completion of the score. In competitions at more than one distance, cleaning will be permitted between distances. While such cleaning will be permitted, it will not be required.

(i) Procedure, Rapid Fire; Pistol: The officer in charge of the line will command " Load." The magazine will be inserted in the pistol, the pistol loaded with one cartridge therefrom, and the safety lock engaged with the thumb of the right hand. When all is ready in the pit, the targets to be fired will be drawn fully down (the rear targets being blank or targets of another class than those being fired upon) and a red flag hoisted at the center target. When the red flag is displayed, the officer in charge of the firing line will command " Ready," when the safety lock will be disengaged and the position of " Raise pistol" assumed.

The firing line being ready, the pit is signaled or telephoned " Ready on the firing line." When this signal is received in the pit, the red flag is waved and lowered, and five seconds thereafter the targets appear. At exactly the proper number of seconds after the target is in position the range officer commands or signals " Down," having preceded this command two or three seconds by the warning command or signal " Ready." The target must be fully exposed and stationary for the number of seconds called for in the match and then must be withdrawn as quickly as possible. The number and value of the hits and the number of misses will be signaled in the usual manner after the score has been fired.

In case of a defective cartridge or a disabled pistol, or when more than seven hits are made on the target, the score will be repeated. In case a competitor fires on the wrong target only such shots as he may have fired on his own target will be counted on his score. He will be given misses for the remainder of his score.

Rules: As laid down in the Small Arms Firing Manual, 1913, except as herein modified.

Prizes: One gold medal to the competitor making the highest aggregate score, one silver medal to the competitor making the second highest score, and one bronze medal to the competitor making the third highest score in each National divisional competition. To be eligible to win a prize in any National divisional pistol match, a competitor must be a resident or a member of an organization located within the division in which the competition occurs. No competitor shall be eligible to win prizes in more than one National divisional competition.

APPENDIX III
TARGET PRACTICE REGULATIONS ADOPTED

BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT

(In Effect After Jan. 1st, 1914)

The following is a digest of the target practice pre­scribed for the U. S. Army, using the regulation Colt automatic pistol, caliber .45, with service ammunition, as given in the "Small Arms Firing Manual" (War De­partment Document No. 442).

A very excellent and complete program for target practice is contemplated. Chapter IX is devoted to " Pre­liminary Drills; Position and Aiming Drills/' in which the soldier is trained in all the motions of aiming and firing, snapping the weapon. Exercises are provided for dismounted and mounted soldiers.

Chapters X, XI, and XII prescribe the actual practice shooting with complete rules, regulations, and methods of procedure, together with illustrations and diagrams.

The regulation target practice is divided into two courses: the dismounted course and the mounted course, each of which is separate and complete in itself.

The following schedule shows the general target prac­tice scheme of each course, a score in all cases consisting of five consecutive shots.

TARGET PRACTICE SCHEDULE Dismounted Course

NO. OF

Instruction Practice: shots

Slow fire, at 15 and 25 yards, minimum of I score

at each range. Target L. Time limit, none           10

Rapid fire, at 15 and 25 yards, minimum of 2 scores at each range. Target L. Time, 20 seconds per score………………………………           20

Quick fire, at 15 and 25 yards, minimum of 2 scores at each range. Target E—Bobbing. Time, 3 seconds per shot at 15 yards; 4 seconds per shot 200

at 25 yards       20

Record Practice:

Rapid fire, at 25 yards, 2 scores. Target L. Time,

20 seconds for each score        10

Quick fire, at 15 and 25 yards, 2 scores at each range. Target E—Bobbing. Time, 3 seconds per shot at 15 yards; 4 seconds per shot at 25 yards. 20

Expert Test:

Rapid fire, at 50 yards, 1 score. Target L. Time, 30 seconds per score  5

Quick fire, at 15 and 25 yards, 1 score at each range. Target E—Bobbing. Time, 3 seconds per shot at 15 yards; 4 seconds per shot at 25 yards          10

Total     95

Mounted Course

Instruction Practice: Dismounted—

Slow fire, 15 yards, minimum of 2 scores. Target L. Time limit, none      10

Quick fire, 15 yards, minimum of 2 scores. Target

M—Bobbing. Time, 3 seconds per shot            10

Mounted—

Halt; minimum of 2 scores; one to the right and one to the left. Target M—Bobbing. Range, 10 yards. Time, 3 seconds per shot  10

Walk; minimum of 2 scores; one score firing to the right while moving to the left and one score firing to the left while moving to the right around the circumference of circle about 12 ft. in diam­ eter tangent to the track at the firing point. Tar­ get M—Bobbing. Range, 10 yards. Time, 3 seconds per shot    10

Gallop; minimum of 8 scores. Target M. Range, 10 yards. Time governed by gait of at least 12

miles an hour    40

[Note:—Five M targets are placed 10 yards from the track and 10 yards apart (20 yards apart for the revolver). Each trooper makes eight circlings of the track (four in each direc­tion) firing four scores to the right and four to the left]

Record Practice:

Halt; quick fire. Target M—Bobbing. 2 scores 1 to the right, 1 to the left. Range, 10 yards. Time, 3 seconds per shot........................................ to

Gallop; Target M. Range, 10 and 14 yards. 4 scores—2, firing to the right while circling to the left; 2, firing to the left while circling to the

right ......................................  20

Time governed by gait of at least 12 miles an hour.

[Note:— Three of the five M targets (the first, the center, and the last targets) of the gallop stage, Instruction Practice, are set at an angle of 45 degrees to the track, and the trooper in making the run fires at each of these when facing them at about 14 yards range. The firing of the full score and the direction of the shots is therefore as follows: Right front, right, right front, right, and right rear. In making the left hand run, two targets are set at an angle and the firing is in the following order: Left, left front, left, left front, left]

Expert Test:

Halt; 1 score. Five E targets—Bobbing; unknown angles. Range, 8l/i to 15 yards. Time, 2 seconds per shot ....................................................  5

Gallop; 1 score; group of three M targets. Range, 10 and 14 yards; 3 shots to right advancing and 2 shots to left returning. Time governed by gait of at least 12 miles per hour     5

[Note:—Two of the targets are set at an angle as in the gallop stage, Record Practice, the firing being right front, right, right rear, in advancing; and left front, left, in returning.]

Gallop, extended; 2 scores. Range, 5 to 15 yards.

Time governed by gait............ 10

[Note:—Targets arranged as follows: Target F s yards to the right; 20 yards further along track, Target E, 7 yards to the right; 30 yards runs are made firing at the targets in the order named.]

Total number of shots............. 130

Explanatory Notes, etc.

Timing:—Intervals of time are measured from the last note of the signal or command, " Commence firing," to the last note or word of " Cease firing."

Targets:—Target L is illustrated on page pa. Targets E, F, and M are full size silhouette figures of men in the kneeling, prone and standing positions, respectively. When "bobbing" target is prescribed, it refers to an operating device for turning the targets 90 degrees on a vertical axis by means of ropes. The target is thus made to turn so as to appear edgewise and flatwise from the firing point and remains flatwise or " exposed " for the number of seconds stated in the time limit for each shot, and " turned from view" between shots for an interval of 3 to 5 seconds.

Procedure:—In quick fire the soldier stands at the firing point, pistol loaded with 5 cartridges, hammer down (in mounted practice hammer cocked at safe), weapon in holster, flap, if any, buttoned. Upon the first exposure of the target the soldier draws and fires, or attempts to fire, one shot at the target before it is turned from view and keeps the weapon in hand until he has fired five shots at successive exposures of the target to complete the score.

Qualification Scores: Dismounted Course—Sixty per cent, of the aggregate possible score of the Instruction Practice for advancement to Record Practice and 80 per cent, of the latter for advancement to Expert Test. In Expert Test, 50 out of a possible 60. Mounted Course— Fifty per cent, of the aggregate possible score of the Instruction Practice for advancement to Record Practice and 70 per cent, of the latter for advancement to Expert Test. In Expert Test, 13 out of a possible 20.

Competitions:—In every alternate year department pistol competitions are held simultaneously with the department rifle competitions at places designated by the department commanders.

ORGANIZED MILITIA TARGET PRACTICE

The prescribed course in effect in 1914 is adapted to the service revolvers. Five shots constitute a score. All shooting is on Target L. The course is divided into Instruction Practice and Record Practice.

Instruction Practice:

Slow Fire: Range 15, 25, and 50 yards; one score at each range. Time limit, none.

Rapid Fire: Range 15, 25, and 50 yards; two scores at each range. Time limit, 30 seconds per score.

Rapid Fire: Range 15 and 25 yards; two scores at each range. Time limit, 15 seconds per score.

Record Practice:

Rapid Fire : Range 25 and 50 yards; two scores at each range. Time limit, 30 seconds per score.

Rapid Fire: Range 15 and 25 yards; two scores at each range. Time limit, 15 seconds per score.

The rules, regulations, and procedure are the same as those governing the U. S. Army practice.

Qualification scores are as follows out of a possible 400: Second classman, 250; first classman, 300, and expert pistol shot, 320. Insignia badges and pins are awarded to those qualifying.

U. S. NAVY TARGET PRACTICE REGULATIONS

The revolver practice in the U. S. Navy consists of three classes, designated the Marksman's Course, the Sharpshooter's Course, and the Expert Pistol Shot's Special Course. Each course is subdivided into " Instruction Practice " and " Record Practice."

All shooting in the Marksman's and Sharpshooter's courses is done on Target A, which is a rectangle 6 ft. high by 4 ft. wide, with a circular black bull's-eye 8 in. in diameter, counting 5, and concentric circles of count with diameters as follows: 4 ring, 26 in.; 3 ring, 46 in.; 2 rectangle, rest of target. Target L is used in the Expert Course.

Marksman's Course (Slow Fire) Instruction Practice:

At least 1 string of 6 shots, each range: 25 yds.. So yds.; no time limit.

Record Practice:

At least 1 string of 6 shots, each range: 25 yd*., 50 yds.; time limit, 5 minutes.

Sharpshooter's Course (Rapid Fire)

Instruction Practice:

6 shots, each range: 25 yds., 50 yds.; time limit, 30 seconds per score. Record Practice:

6 shots, each range: 25 yds., 50 yds.; time limit, 30 seconds per score.

Expert Pistol Shot's Special Course

Instruction Practice:

Slow Fire: 6 shots, each range: 15 yds., 25 yds., 50 yds. No time limit.

Timed Fire: One score of 5 shots, each range: IS yds., 25 yds., 50 yds. Time limit, 30 seconds for each score.

Rapid Fire: Two scores of 5 shots, each range: 15 yds., 25 yds. Time limit, 10 seconds for each score.

Record Practice:

Timed Fire: Two scores of 5 shots, each range: 25 yds., 50 yds. Time limit, 30 seconds for each score.

Rapid Fire: Two scores of 5 shots, each range: 15 yds., 25 yds. Time limit, 10 seconds for each score.

Qualification scores are 80 per cent, of the possibles of each course.

In rapid fire practice the timing is done at the target. On a signal that all is ready at the firing point, the target appears and remains exposed during the time limit, then disappears.

In addition to the above regulation practice, the men are put through a thorough preliminary course of position, sighting, and aiming drill.

The more expert men are given advanced practice in snap, double-action, and left-hand shooting, also firing alternately at targets at different distances and at floating objects at unknown distances.

Excellent practical suggestions and information is contained in Chapter V, devoted to Pistol Practice, in " The Landing Force and Small Arms Instructions," edition 1911.

APPENDIX IV
DIGEST OF WAR DEPARTMENT TESTS OF AUTOMATIC PISTOLS

The board of officers appointed by the Secretary of War (Special Order No. 305, Dec. 28, 1906) to test automatic pistols and revolvers met at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, Mass., on January 15, 1907. The board consisted of: Col. Philip Reade, 23rd Infantry; Maj. Joseph T. Dickman, 13th Cavalry; Capt. Guy H Preston, 13th Cavalry; Capt. Ernest D. Scott, Artillery Corps, and Capt. John H. Rice, Ordnance Department.

The weapons referred to the board by the Chief of Ordnance for examination and test with their weights (unloaded) were as follows:

Automatic Pistols, Caliber .45            Lbs.     Oz.

The Colt ................ 2 2.5

The Luger ............   2 8

The Savage ........... 2 3

The Knoble (single action)                    2          11.5

The Knoble (double action)                  2          10.5

The Bergmann ....... 2 3.5

The White-Merrill... 2 6.5

Double Action Revolvers, Caliber .45

The Colt ................ 2 7

The Smith & Wesson                2 6

Automatic Revolver, Caliber .45

The Webley-Fosbury                2          10

Programme of Tests of Automatic Pistols*

*The tests for revolvers were similar, with suitable slight modifications.

1. Examination of pistol as to design, appearance, balance, suitability for mounted troops, etc.

2. Special examination as to safety features.

3. Dismounting and assembling. The times required for each of the following operations:

1. To dismount the breech and magazine mechanism, with the exception of the magazine catch.
   
   
2. To complete dismounting.
   
   
3. To assemble, except the breech and magazine mechanism.
   
   
4. To complete assembling.

4.  The number of—

1. Pins and screws.
   
   
2. Small springs.
   
   
3. Other parts.
   
   
4. The number and kind of tools required to dismount and assemble.
   
   
5. Twenty rounds to be fired to observe working of pistol. The above tests will be made with the pistol in the hands of and operated by the inventor or his representative, if present.
   
   
6. Velocity at 25 feet, mean of 5 shots.
   
   
7. Accuracy and penetration at 75 feet; 10 shots for accuracy, 5 for penetration.
   
   
8. Rapidity with accuracy; target 6 by 2 feet, range 100 feet. Number of shots fired to be three times the capacity of clip. Pistol fired from hand. Time and number of hits to be noted in each case. To be conducted by representative of company, if present. Firing to begin with chamber and magazine empty, and clips or holders arranged as desired by firer.
   
   
9. Rapidity at will. Same as preceding test, except that the pistol will be fired without aim into a butt at short range, and hits will not be considered.
   
   
10. Endurance. Pistol will then be fired deliberately 500 rounds as a self-loader, coolingafter each 50 rounds.
    
    
11. Velocity Same as paragraph 7, above.
    
    
12. Decreased charges. Pistol to be fired 12 rounds as a self-loader with cartridge in which the powder charge has been decreased so that the first four will give pressure of 25 per cent, less, the second four 15 per cent, less, and the last four 10 per cent, less than the service pressure.
    
    
13. Excessive charges. Pistol to be fired 5 times as a single loader, with cartridges in which the charge of powder is increased to produce a pressure in the chamber 35 per cent, greater than the regular pressure.
    
    
14. Pierced primers. Pistol will be fired once with a cartridge in which the primer has been thinned so as to insure piercing. Two rounds will then be fired to observe action.
    
    
15. Dust. With the mechanism closed and both ends of the barrel tightly corked pistol will be exposed, in a box prepared for that purpose, to a blast of fine sand for one minute. The surplus sand may then be removed by blowing thereon, jarring the piece, or wiping with the bare hand only.

The Magazine should be—

1. Empty when exposed to dust.
   
   
2. Loaded when exposed to dust.

In both cases pistol should be used as a self-loader, and in the second the cartridge may be removed and wiped, then reloaded. In case of self-loading failures to work in either case the piece will be tried by operating by hand.

1. Rust. The mechanism will be thoroughly cleansed of grease by boiling in a solution of soda, the ends of the barrel tightly corked and the pistol then placed in a saturated solution of sal-ammoniac for five minutes. After being hung up indoors for 22 hours, five shots will be fired into a sand butt, using pistol as a self-loader. _ In case the self-loading mechanism fails to work, the pistol will then be tried by operating by hand.
   
   
2. Supplementary Tests. Any piece which successfully passes the foregoing tests may be subjected to such supplementary tests, or repetitions of previous ones, to further determine its endurance or other qualities as may be prescribed by the Chief of Ordnance or by the board.

General Remarks. During the above tests the pistol will be entirely in the hands of the board, except when specifically stated otherwise, and no alterations or repairs other than those possible on the ground will be allowed, except by special permission of the board. If the pistol fails in any test the remainder of the programme may be discontinued in the discretion of the board.

In case of misfires the cartridges will be opened to determine cause, and if due to the ammunition the test will be repeated.

The board thoroughly tested the merits of the various arms submitted to them, and reported in 1907 the conclusion that in principle the automatic pistol was better suited for service use than the revolver.

The board also recommended a .45-caliber pistol. At the same time it was stated that the automatic pistol had not been sufficiently developed in reliability to warrant its adoption. A service test was ordered, and the Colt's Patent Fire-arms Manufacturing Company and the Savage Arms Company submitted automatic, pistols according to specifications.

Two troops of cavalry were assigned to make this test and the report showed that neither pistol had reached a desired proficiency. The matter was then turned over to the Ordnance Department for further experiment. Both of the arms companies were given time to improve their pistols under the direction of Brig.-Gen. William Crozier, Chief of Ordnance; Lieut.-Col. John T. Thompson, Ordnance Department, and Capt. Gilbert H. Stewart, Ordnance Department. After a number of informal tests by these officers, which demonstrated that the arms companies had approached the standard set by the Ordnance Department. a new board of officers was appointed to determine which of the two pistols should be adopted. This board consisted of Majors Kenneth Morton and Walter G. Penfield and Lieutenants C. A. Meals and Arthur D. Minick, Ordnance Department.

Two pistols were submitted to the board, one by the Savage Arms Company, the other by the Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company, and the tests were conducted in March, 1911. The ammunition used was of recent manufacture by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company, had a jacketed 230-grain bullet, and was loaded to give a muzzle velocity of 800 f.s. The weight of the Savage was found to be 2 lbs. 8 oz.; the Colt 2 lbs. 7 oz. The mechanical safety of both is convenient for operation with the thumb of the firing hand. Time required to complete dismounting, Savage 29.6 seconds, Colt 24.5 seconds. ; to assemble, except the magazine, Savage 5 min. 10.5 sec, Colt 4 min. 50 sec.; to complete assembling, additional time, Savage 28.5 sec, Colt 12.5 sec. The number of parts in each pistol was then counted, and found to be as follows: Tctal components, Savage 40, including four in magazine; Colt 61, including seven in magazine. The number and kind of tools required to dismount and assemble the pistols were: Colt, one screwdriver; Savage, one combination tool (one screwdriver, two drifts).

Fifty rounds from each pistol were fired deliberately into a butt to observe the operation. The two pistols functioned normally. The Savage pistol ejected the empty shells upward and to the front, while the Colt ejected upward and to the right and rear. The velocity of each pistol was measured at twenty-five feet, and the mean of five shots was: Savage, 849.4 ft. per second; Colt, 828.0 ft. per second. Two targets of ten shots from each pistol were made for accuracy at seventy-five feet, using a muzzle rest, with the resulting mean radii of dispersion: Savage, first target I.97", second target 1.97", mean 1.97"; Colt, first target .89", second target .82", mean 0.8555".

Three magazines full of cartridges were fired from each pistol at a target six feet by two feet, 100 feet distant, to test the rapidity and accuracy. The firing was begun with the chamber empty and three full magazines for each pistol with it on the table. Results:

Savage Colt

Time ..........  35 sec. 28 sec.

Number of shots            24 "    21 "

Hits ...........  22 "          21 "

Mean radii . 7-27 " 5-85 "

The pistols were next fired for rapidity by the same persons into a butt at short range and no hits considered: Savage, 24 shots, time 16 sec.; Colt, 21 shots, time 12 sec. In all the above tests the pistols functioned normally.

The two pistols were then thoroughly examined, oiled, and fired deliberately 6,000 rounds each, being cleaned thoroughly, examined and oiled after each 1,000 rounds. Wherever examination showed the least sign of deformation it was noted. Each pistol was fired 100 rounds and then was allowed to cool while the other was fired, giving each pistol at least five minutes to cool. Firing was not begun after cooling until the hand could be placed on the slide over the barrel without discomfort. There was an interval of about two seconds between shots in the same magazine when the pistol functioned normally.

During the firing of the first 1,000, in ih. 29m., the magazine of each pistol dropped about an inch, due to the fault of the operator. Second 1,000, in ih. 48m., the Colt functioned ^perfectly; while the Savage missed fire once, jammed twice and had trouble with the bolt twice Third 1,000, in 2I1. 2m. the Colt functioned perfectly; in round 2,924 the bolt stop of the Savage broke. Fourth 1,000, in ah. im., the Colt functioned perfectly; with the Savage there was a slight jam and two misfires, the bolt stop was upset. Fifth 1,000, in 2h. 6m., the Colt functioned perfectly J the Savage magazine dropped five times, the bolt stop was further upset and there were two cracks in the bolt Sixth 1,000, the Colt again functioned perfectly, and there were five misfires with the Savage, two jams, fourteen failures of the bolt to counter recoil fully, and a breakage of the bolt lock spring. Minute examination of the Colt pistol after this test failed to show any broken parts, the only defect being a minute bulging of the frame near the front end of the grooves and a slight upsetting of the bolt stop where it strikes the magazine follower.

The pistols were the . fired five times as single loaders in a recoiling rest with cartridges in which the powder charge was increased to give a calculated chamber pressure of twenty-five per cent, greater than normal. The Colt pistol functioned normally. The sear of the Savage broke at the fourth round. A new sear was inserted, also a new sear spring, broken in removing the broken sear. The removal of the broken sear was difficult on account of the design of the pistol, and other parts were deformed in removing the breech plug. Upon reassembling, the pistpl functioned normally in the fifth round. Each pistol was fired in a recoiling rest one round, in which the primer had been thinned so as to be pierced by the firing pin. Afterward two rounds were fired automatically. Both pistols functioned satisfactorily. The pistols were then disassembled, cleaned, and thoroughly examined. Both were found to be in good condition, with no broken parts. All misfire cartridges were examined and no defects found.

The shock of recoil of the Savage was found much more severe than of the Colt. The experienced operators who fired several thousand rounds in the endurance test, in alternate five hundreds, estimated the fatigue of firing 500 rounds with the Savage equal to firing 2,000 rounds with the Colt.

"Of the two pistols the board is of the opinion that the Colt's is superior, because it is more reliable, the more enduring, the more easily disassembled when there are broken parts to be replaced, and the more accurate.

It equals in these qualities the Colt caliber .45 revolver, model 1909, while being superior to that arm in balance, safety, rapidity, accuracy of fire, and interchangeability. The Colt pistol embodies all the features considered essential, desirable, and preferable by the board of officers convened by S. O. 305, W. D., Washington, December 28, 1906, except that there is no automatic indicator showing that the pistol is loaded or indicator showing the number of cartridges remaining in the magazine. There are, however, a few riveted parts, and the board is uncertain whether the pistol would function properly with nonjacketed bullets. The board therefore recommends that Colt caliber .45 automatic pistol of the design submitted to the board for test be adopted for use by foot and mounted troops in the military service in consequence of its marked superiority to the present service revolvers and to any other known pistol, of its extreme reliability and endurance, and of its fulfillment of all essential requirements."

This report was approved March 23, 19ll, by Col. S. E. Blunt, Ord. Dept, U.S.A., commanding Springfield Armory, Mass.

APPENDIX V
GUNSMITHING, REPAIRS, RELOADING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, ETC.

Occasionally a firearm becomes disabled by the breaking of a spring or some other part of the mechanism. All the manufacturers carry a stock of duplicate parts and any broken or worn-out part can be obtained promptly from the makers of the weapon and the replacement made with a screwdriver and a few drifts. When any of the parts become worn, the simplest and most inexpensive course to follow is to substitute new parts in the same manner.

The most frequent source of difficulty is the wearing light of the trigger-pull. This may also be corrected by the substitution of a new hammer and a new trigger; or an experienced mechanic can generally correct the difficulty with an oil stone. Inexperienced persons are liable to ruin the parts if they attempt to do this work themselves.

The barrels of the weapons after long use, especially in the open on camping expeditions, etc., become rusted or they are worn out by extensive use so as to require renewal. In such cases a new barrel may be ordered from the maker of the weapon, which should be sent to the factory to have the substitution made and the necessary fitting and finish properly executed. In the case of highpriced barrels, and especially where the barrel is part of the action, it is sometimes less expensive to have a good gunsmith bore out the interior of the barrel and insert a new sleeve instead of replacing the entire barrel.

Very often the marksman will conceive an idea or invent an improvement which will add to the convenience in manipulation or usefulness of the weapon, the reloading tools, etc. As he becomes interested in the sport he may want to try special sights, a different shape of trigger guard, matted trigger, and various other modifications and refinements, thinking they may improve his shooting. Without the necessary mechanical skill to execute their ideas successfully all such special work should be intrusted to a competent and first-class mechanic who is equipped and prepared to execute work of this character in the best manner. The following are the names and addresses of a few of the leading manufacturers and gunsmiths, with a brief statement as to the character of work that each undertakes and specializes on:

Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Mass.

This company maintains a repair department, but undertakes repair, reblueing and replating only on arms of their own manufacture. A limited quantity of special work is also undertaken, provided it meets with the approval of the manufacturers as being useful, desirable, and in nowise a detriment to the weapon. All repair and special work is executed in the order in which it is received, and as a limited force is engaged in this department a delay of a week or more sometimes occurs before the work can be begun. In case of general repairs the cost of same is quoted before repairs are started.

Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Conn.

This company maintains a repair department devoted exclusively to arms of Colt manufacture. Estimates of the cost of repairs are quoted before work is begun. Special work, reblueing and replating, is also executed in connection with Colt arms.

Winchester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, Conn. Reloading tools, bullet molds, bullets, shells, primers, etc.

Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Bridgeport, Conn. United States Cartridge Co., Lowell, Mass. The Peters Cartridge Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Shells, bullets, and primers.

H. M. Pope, 18 Morris Street, Jersey City.

Manufacturer of the famous " Pope" barrels for rifles, revolvers, and pistols. New barrels furnished for any of the leading makes of target arms. Pope graduated automatic powder measures and reloading tools. Telescope mountings. Special work and fine repair work of all kinds.

J. E. Wilburn, 403 Riverside Ave., Spokane. Wash. Specializes on very accurate and high-grade pistol and revolver barrels of .22 and .38 caliber. Fine repair work of every description.

Ideal Manufacturing Co. (Marlin Fire Arms Co., Successors), New Haven, Conn.

Reloading tools, powder measures, bullet molds, bullets, etc.

H. H. Kiffe Co., 533 Broadway, New York City.

J. P. Dannefelser, 19 Warren Street, New York City.

Carry a full line of smokeless powders for rifle and pistol ammunition.

(Nearly all the sporting goods dealers in the large cities carry a stock of black and smokeless powders.)

ADDENDA AND CORRECTIONS

Add to first paragraph page 25:

The Colt Automatic Pistol is now supplied with the automatic grip safety in all models. This prevents the discharge of the weapon unless properly held.

Insert before last paragraph page 29:

The latest addition to the target arms is the Colt .22 cal. Automatic Pistol. It has a longer barrel than any other automatic pistol and is fitted with adjustable sights. It has good balance and the long distance between the sights makes excellent work at the target possible. (See Fig. 17a, facing page 32.)

Add to first paragraph top of page 35:

This model is supplied with an additional safety which prevents accidental discharge in the event a cartridge is left in the barrel when the magazine is withdrawn.

Insert after Match F, page 177:

The following new matches have been added to the annual contests of the U. S. R. A.:

MATCH G —NOVICE LIMITED RE-ENTRY MATCH.—Outdoor Event.—Open to all amateurs who have never won an important prize in our branch of sport.

Winners of honors in our National Championships, first and second place honors in our State Championships, National honors in this match, professional shooters and those who have won place in important matches other than those of the U. S. R. A. are barred.

Score: Twenty-five shots in five strings of five shots each.

Time: Thirty minutes.

Weapon and Ammunition: Any allowed in Matches A and B.

Prizes : National—As in Match A.

State: As in Match F.

An honor medal will be given for a score of 210 or better that wins no other prize.

Entrance Fee: First entry $2. There may be four re-entries at $1.00 each. As yet we have a silver cup for only the Indoor Match.

MATCH H—REVOLVER HANDICAP.—Indoor and Outdoor Event.—Arm, any revolver within the rules for Match A. Ammunition any. Twenty-five shots in strings of five shots each. Time, thirty minutes per score. Entrance fee, $3 to paid-up members, $5 to all other persons.

The possible, 250, will be taken as a basis and a contestant allowed a handicap thought likely to be necessary to make his score in this match equal the possible. The fifty-shot and twenty-five shot revolver records of the contestants on file with the secretary will be taken as the basis of handicapping. The fifty shot records will be reduced to twenty-five shot equivalents.

Prizes : National medals as in Match A. If the whole number of contestants in this match exceeds twenty, then state medals will also be awarded as in Match A.

A bronze honor medal will be awarded for the highest score less handicap if it wins no other prize. Winners and Scores

Indoor     Handicap Outdoor   Handicap

1915—F. J. Dreher... 25 I. B. Humphreys        45-5

1916—F. L. Simmonds. 47.5

MATCH I—PISTOL HANDICAP.—Indoor and Outdoor Event.—Arm, Colt .22 automatic and any pistol allowed in Match B. Ammunition, any. Entrance fee, $3 to paid-up members, $5 to all other persons. Twenty-five shots in strings of five shots each. Time of score, thirty minutes.

Prizes as in Match H.

Each entrant may name his own handicap. It must be claimed and mailed in a letter bearing a post mark prior to the shooting of the match.

Scores with handicaps exceeding the possible will be penalized three points for each point of excess. Winners and Scores

Indoor                              Handicap Outdoor   Handicap

1915—Rich'd Henderson. 75 J. H. Snook        16

1916—Stanley Runck  30

MATCH J—POLICE TEAM MATCH.—Indoor Only. —Limited to members of a uniformed police force who must furnish credentials to the effect that they have been enrolled one year or more. Five men teams.

Arm, any revolver with a barrel not more than 4.5 inches long, trigger pull not less than three pounds, calibre not less than .32. Twenty shots per man. Five-shot strings. Time two minutes per string. Time to be entered practice with the automatic pistol are as follows:*

Each officer or man may fire the pistol course for cred­its once per year while attached to each division.

The firing in the pistol course may be done at any range.

Any target may be used.

The course is as follows:

Position                      Slow fire Rapid fire

Prone                  5 shots          1 string of 5 shots

Kneeling                       5 shots 1 string of 5 shots

Squatting                      5 shots 1 string of 5 shots

Standing                       5 shots 1 string of 5 shots

Total number of shots      .20    20

Aggregate number of shots..... 40

Possible aggregate score........ 200

All men are eligible to compete for prizes in this course once per year while attached to each division.

The value of a prize in the pistol course is $1.

When scoring in the pistol courses, in order to prevent the markers from knowing the names of the individuals who are firing, the name of the firer will not be announced by the scorer, but the number of the target he fires upon will be substituted for his name.

Before automatic pistols are brought to a range, the magazines should be removed and kept removed at all times except while the pistol is in actual use at the firing point.

Under no circumstances should any one handle a pistol, loaded or unloaded, except when he is on the firing line fully abreast of the firers, and the pistol should never be pointed in any other direction than the front.

NOTES ON PISTOL PRACTICE

When a pistol is first taken in hand it should be ex­amined to make sure that it is not loaded.

Both the front sight and the rear sighting groove should be blackened. When the pistol is aimed the front sight should be seen through the middle of the rear sighting groove and the top of the front sight should be flush with the top of the groove. The part of the target to be aimed at must be determined by practice. With most pistols at 25 yards the aim is usually taken at the bottom edge or in the bottom part of the bull's-eye, and at 50 yards in the center or in the upper part of the bull's-eye.

♦Reproduced from "Small Arms Firing Regulation U. S. Navy, 1917."

Grasp the stock of the pistol as high up as you can so that the barrel, hand, and arm are as nearly as possible in one straight line. The thumb should be extended along the upper part of the frame. The second joint of the forefinger should be on the trigger.

Start with a light grip and gradually squeeze with the whole hand, the trigger finger squeezing gradually back as the grip is tightened, and continue squeezing without a jerk until the pistol fires. Decide to call the hold and to keep the right eye open.

If the hits are bunched to one side they can be moved to the right by increasing the pressure of the thumb against the left side of the pistol or to the left by decreasing the pressure.

Snapping—that is, aiming and squeezing the trigger with the pistol not loaded—is most valuable practice. No man should load and fire until he has snapped several times to get acquainted with the trigger pull of the pistol. Expert pistol shots do a great deal of snapping instead of a great deal of firing. Steady holding can be acquired only by much snapping practice.

In the prone position the right elbow has excellent support on the ground. In the kneeling position the firer may kneel on either knee. Kneeling on the left knee affords an excellent rest on the right knee for the elbow. In the squatting position both elbows rest on the knees. In the standing position face the target squarely, or nearly so. Stand upright, not craning the head forward, and extend the arm to its full stretch.

A coach should be at each firing point. In addition to the general duties of a coach, his specific duties in pistol practice are: (1) to stand slightly behind the right side of the firer in order to prevent the pistol being pointed away from the front, (2) to see that the pistol is not

loaded until the proper time, (3) to require the firer to explain the line of sight, (4) to see that the firer takes the proper position and holds the pistol properly, (5) to require the firer to snap several times and to call the hold, (6) to see that the firer loads properly, and (7) to see that the pistol is unloaded before it leaves the firer’s hands.

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