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Automatic Pistol Shooting / Together with Information on Handling the Duelling Pistol and Revolver

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A practical handbook offering step-by-step guidance on handguns, focusing on automatic pistols while also covering revolvers and duelling pistols. It advises on selecting, cleaning, and maintaining firearms; explains sighting, grip and stance; and teaches shooting techniques from learning and deliberate aiming to rapid fire and traversing targets. Detailed chapters address specific ranges and target types, gallery and team competition practice, coaching, and competition tactics, plus specialized subjects such as shooting on horseback, for women, stage and trick shooting, self-defence, and low-light procedures. Emphasis is placed on safety, proper equipment choice, and adapting technique to purpose.

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Walter Winans

Walter Winans was an American author and expert in firearms, particularly known for his contributions to the literature on pistol shooting. His notable works include "Automatic Pistol Shooting / Together with Information on Handling the Duelling Pistol and Revolver" and "The Modern Pistol and How to Shoot It," which provide detailed guidance on shooting techniques and the handling of various pistols. Winans' writings reflect a deep understanding of marksmanship and have been influential in the field of shooting sports.

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