National Rifle-Shooting Match: The Royal Rifle Match on Wimbledon Common (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Scoffern

9780331714357: National Rifle-Shooting Match: The Royal Rifle Match on Wimbledon Common (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331714353 ISBN 13: 9780331714357

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the Royal Rifle Match on Wimbledon Common and the enduring craft of competitive rifle shooting.

A historical look at a premier event that drew players, prizes, and public interest in the art and science of marksmanship. This edition weaves together the competition’s spirit with practical notes on rifles, bullets, lubricants, and the evolving techniques of shooting.

Inside you’ll find a clear portrait of the royal match, its formats, and the people who took part. The book also covers technical topics in plain terms, from bullet design and conditioning to muzzle- versus breech-loading approaches. Prizes, results, and the tenacity of shooters are described in the context of late 19th‑century sport and military practice.

Historical framing of the Royal Rifle Match and Wimbledon’s role in competitive shooting.
Plain explanations of bullets, shapes, and lubricants with practical notes for enthusiasts.
Comparisons of muzzle-loaders and breech-loaders, including real-world practice observations.
Snapshots of prizes, competitors, and the event’s lasting influence on marksmanship culture.

Ideal for readers of sports history, military technology, and 19th‑century British sporting life.

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