Project Gutenberg 2012-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 330 Himmelwright, A. L. A. (Abraham Lincoln Artman) 1865 Himmelwright, Abraham Lincoln Artman 42003241 Pistol and Revolver Shooting Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Pistol and Revolver Shooting" by A. L. A. Himmelwright is a practical guide focused on the sport of pistol and revolver shooting, written in the early 20th century. This work explores the evolution, techniques, and equipment associated with shooting these firearms, reflecting the increasing interest and sporting culture surrounding them during that period. The book aims to provide beginners with essential knowledge, training tips, and sound advice for mastering the art of shooting. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical context of pistol shooting, noting its transformation from a crude defensive weapon to a recognized sport due to advancements in firearms technology, particularly with the introduction of smokeless powder. Himmelwright emphasizes the growing popularity of pistol and revolver shooting among military, law enforcement, and civilian enthusiasts. He underlines the importance of proper technique, practice, and the mental aspects of shooting to achieve proficiency, suggesting that anyone with ordinary health and good eyesight can become a skilled marksman through dedication and training. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41535/41535-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Revolvers Pistols GV Text Browsing: Sports/Hobbies/Motoring Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 479478 2025-06-16T18:43:24.902440 text/html 464700 2012-12-01T14:10:30 text/html; charset=utf-8 4281412 2025-06-16T18:43:36.648401 application/epub+zip 4284620 2025-06-16T18:43:27.317429 application/epub+zip 179473 2025-06-16T18:43:26.086551 application/epub+zip 4428815 2025-06-16T18:43:42.620430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4368509 2025-06-16T18:43:35.198449 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277913 2022-09-19T04:28:57.685113 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324937 2025-06-16T18:43:22.741436 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 324916 2012-12-01T14:10:26 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16238 2025-06-16T18:43:42.804382 application/rdf+xml 16886 2025-06-16T18:43:26.251482 image/jpeg 2835 2025-06-16T18:43:26.170441 image/jpeg 3409759 2025-06-16T18:43:25.194423 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia