The Archive · 1920

Shanghai Revolver Club

The annual report of the Shanghai Revolver Club shows that during 1919 there were seven monthly competitions for the experts' medal and bar held, as well as the Club's championship competition (members-only), 43 cal., Alleomers championship competition and the Allcomers revolver championship competition (any revolvers). The following members won the perts' medal and bar:—Medals:—A. R. Fullerton, Miss M. Radcliffe, H. W. Lambert, F. T. Smith, C. H. Ryde; Bars:—S. B. Stevenson (2 bars and 2 spoons), K. D. Stewart, (2 bars and 1 spoon), J. H. Farquharson (1 bar and 1 spoon). The Club's championship gold medal, and the Allcomers' revolver championship gold medal were won by Paymaster E. H. Cope, v.s.

Since the Club was formed in 1911 there has been 63 competitions held for the Experts, medal and bar, five members qualified for Experts' Special Class, 60 members qualified for Expert and 376 members qualified for Marksmen, these members including nine lady experts and 35 ladies in the marksmen class. During the year 18 members passed the preliminary test for marksmen class.

The Club has three ranges either for service revolvers or miniature rifle shooting, and an experienced instructor. Location of Club, No. 2 Route de Say Zoong, three minutes from either Bubbling Well or Route Say Zoong tram terminus. The annual subscription is $10 which includes instruction for the wives and daughters of members.

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