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100 1 _aWinans, Walter,
_d1852-1920
245 1 0 _aAutomatic Pistol Shooting :
_bTogether with Information on Handling the Duelling Pistol and Revolver
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-09
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Automatic Pistol Shooting" by Walter Winans is a comprehensive guide on the techniques and safety of shooting with automatic pistols, likely written in the early 20th century. It covers not only automatic pistols but also provides insights on handling revolvers and duelling pistols. The book aims to educate both beginners and experienced shooters on the evolution of firearms and safe handling practices, acknowledging the potential dangers associated with ignorance in handling such weapons. The opening of the work begins with the author discussing the need for a revised guide due to advancements in automatic pistols, which have become more prevalent and safer for expert use. Winans highlights the importance of understanding the handling and safety precautions necessary for using these firearms, warning against the carelessness that can lead to accidents. He expresses a particular fondness for certain models, such as the Colt .45, and shares insights on selecting firearms, emphasizing the necessity of ensuring that the shooter is adequately qualified before handling automatic pistols. The passage sets the stage for a detailed exploration of shooting techniques and guidelines that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShooting
653 _aPistols
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41335
999 _c82174
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