The men's team revolver and pistol competition was one of 15 shooting sports events on the Shooting at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. It was held on 11 July. There were 28 competitors from 7 nations, with each nation sending a team of four. The event was won by the United States in the nation's debut in the event. All three teams on the podium were new; Great Britain (bronze) was also making its debut, while Belgium (silver) had finished fourth in 1900.
Background
This was the second appearance of a team version of what would become (for individuals) standardised as the men's ISSF 50 meter pistol event. The team event was held 4 times, at every Summer Olympics from 1900 to 1920 (except 1904, when no shooting events were held).
Great Britain, Greece, Sweden, and the United States each made their debut in the event. Belgium, France, and the Netherlands made their second appearance, having previously competed in 1900. Reigning champion Switzerland did not return.
Competition format
The competition had each shooter fire 60 shots, in 10 series of 6 shots each, at a distance of 50 yards. The target was round, 50 centimetres in diameter, with 10 scoring rings. Scoring for each shot was up to 10 points, in increments of 1 point. The maximum individual score possible was 600 points, with a team maximum of 2400 points. Any revolver or pistol could be used; only open sights were allowed. Any ammunition with a metal cartridge case could be used. The individual and team events were separate, with scores not carrying over.
Schedule
Date Time Round Saturday, 11 July 1908 Final
Results
Rank Nation Shooter Score Team total 1914 James Gorman 501 Irving Calkins 473 John Dietz 472 Charles Axtell 468 Team total 1863 Paul Van Asbroeck 493 Réginald Storms 477 Charles Paumier du Verger 462 René Englebert 431 Team total 1817 Jesse Wallingford 477 Geoffrey Coles 459 Henry Lynch-Staunton 446 William Ellicott 435 4 Team total 1750 André Barbillat 463 André Regaud 440 Léon Moreaux 436 Jean Depassio 411 5 Team total 1732 Vilhelm Carlberg 471 Eric Carlberg 462 Johan Hübner von Holst 416 Franz-Albert Schartau 383 6 Team total 1632 Jacob van der Kop 449 Gerard van den Bergh 401 Jan de Blécourt 398 Piet ten Bruggen Cate 384 7 Team total 1576 Frangiskos Mavrommatis 419 Alexandros Theofilakis 401 Ioannis Theofilakis 398 Georgios Orphanidis 358
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