Part 9 (1/2)

The rules governing rifle compet.i.tions, so far as they are applicable, shall be in force in all pistol compet.i.tions.

In all matches, when not otherwise mentioned, either single-shot pistols or revolvers will be permitted upon equal conditions; but if matches call for the revolver the single-shot pistol will not be admitted, unless specially mentioned.

SPECIAL RULES.

Pistols and revolvers allowed in compet.i.tions must conform to the following conditions:--

_A._--Army or navy revolver.

_B._--Any revolver.

_C._--Any pistol.

_A._--_Army or Navy Revolvers_ must be such as have been adopted by any government for the armament of its army or navy, and must conform in all respects of model, sights, and ammunition used, to the service revolver of such nation.

_B._--_Any Revolver._--Revolvers of any calibre, maximum weight, three pounds; maximum length of bore, including cylinder, ten inches.

_C._--_Single-Shot Pistols._--Any breech or muzzle loading pistol, maximum weight, three pounds; maximum length of bore, ten inches.

_Trigger-Pull._--In all matches, or in practice shooting, the minimum trigger-pull shall be three pounds.