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Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: general view of practice-ground, 1865 Creator: Unknown
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Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: general view of practice-ground, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels: general view of practice-ground, 1865. Annual meeting '...to which English volunteers were also specially invited...No "wrong targets" can be made by the firers, for boards are so placed on each side of the line of sight from the windows that only one target can be seen...The range is 225 metres or 246 yards...The target-frames work on an axis, two to each frame, which is balanced by a heavy weight. On the target being struck a small disc points out the spot, a string is pulled which raises a number showing the value of the shot, and the balance being turned the target with the hole in it disappears and a second rises in its place. While the first target is thus turned down the marker pastes a piece of paper over the hole made by the shot, and it is then ready to take the place of the other when it is struck. The shooting goes on very rapidly'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A snapshot in time: Meeting of the Belgian National Rifle Association at Brussels, 1865. This photograph captures a momentous occasion where enthusiasts gathered to showcase their marksmanship skills on a specially designed practice ground. The scene is set with rows of targets stretching out before them, each one carefully positioned to ensure accurate shots are taken.
The atmosphere is electric as shooters take turns firing at the targets, which cleverly reveal the spot and value of each shot through a system of discs and strings. Meanwhile, markers diligently record every hit by covering up previous holes made in the target frames with paper.
This remarkable image not only highlights the dedication and skill of these early riflemen but also provides a unique glimpse into 19th-century shooting culture. The meeting's invitation to English volunteers adds an international flair, underscoring the shared passion for marksmanship that transcended borders during this era.
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