The Modern American Pistol and Revolver

MR. F. E. BENNETT, Expert Pistol and Revolver Shot.
THE
MODERN AMERICAN PISTOL AND REVOLVER
INCLUDING
A DESCRIPTION OF MODERN PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS OF AMERICAN MAKE; AMMUNITION USED IN THESE ARMS; RESULTS ACCOMPLISHED; AND SHOOTING-RULES FOLLOWED BY AMERICAN MARKSMEN
BY A. C. GOULD Editor of The Rifle
BOSTON A. C. GOULD & CO., PUBLISHERS 1888
Copyright, 1888 By A. C. GOULD & CO.
Press of Rockwell & Churchill, Boston.

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