Rifle Range Collection

Plan and arrangements of the rifle-shooting contest on Wimbledon Common, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Plan and arrangements of the rifle-shooting contest on Wimbledon Common, 1860. National Rifle Association event in London

The Great Rifle-shooting Match on Wimbledon Common - Her Majesty firing the first shot, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Great Rifle-shooting Match on Wimbledon Common [in London] - Her Majesty firing the first shot, 1860. Queen Victoria inaugurates the meeting of the National Rifle Association by firing the first

Marine Corps Rifle Range, Winthrop, Md. - Gen. Barnett Testing Colt's Automatic Machine Gun, 1917
Marine Corps Rifle Range, Winthrop, Maryland - General George Barnett Testing Colt's Automatic Machine Gun, 1917

Marine Corps Rifle Range, Winthrop, Md. - Gen. Barnett Testing Colt's Automatic Machine Gun, 1917
Marine Corps Rifle Range, Winthrop, Maryland - General George Barnett Testing Colt's Automatic Machine Gun, 1917

Marine Corps Rifle Range, Winthrop, Md. - Gen. Barnett Testing Colt's Automatic Machine Gun, 1917
Marine Corps Rifle Range, Winthrop, Maryland - General George Barnett Testing Colt's Automatic Machine Gun, 1917

Marine Corps Rifle Range, Lewis Machine Gun Tests, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Marine Corps Rifle Range, Lewis Machine Gun Tests, 1917

Marine Corps Rifle Range, F.D. Roosevelt And F.K. Lane, Firing, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Marine Corps Rifle Range, Franklin D. Roosevelt And F.K. Lane, Firing, 1917. Franklin D Roosevelt and Franklin Knight Lane shooting rifles

Esquisse pour la mairie d'Arcueil-Cachan : Le Tir, 1888. Creator: Paul Albert Baudouin
Esquisse pour la mairie d'Arcueil-Cachan : Le Tir, 1888

Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Commandant, U.S.M.C. Marine Corps Rifle Range; Inspecting... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Commandant, United States Marine Corps, Rifle Range; Inspecting Colt's Automatic, 1917. First World War

A man shooting at a target during practice at Gun City shooting range in South Africa. June 1980 80-03122-001

Rifle range at a fairground, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Rifle range at a fairground, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

The Last Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Wimbledon, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Last Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Wimbledon, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Railway Enterprise in China, the New Shanghai-Woosung Line (engraving)
1606549 Railway Enterprise in China, the New Shanghai-Woosung Line (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Enterprise in China)

Men at a rifle range, 20th century

Rifle range CC46_00208
Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading. Cadets in the Officer Training Corps using a firing range. Photographed by Marshall Keene and Company between 1920 and 1939

Benmore Estate stalker, Donald Bissett, spying the hill

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"Exploring the Evolution of Rifle Ranges: From Fairgrounds to Military Training Grounds" Step back in time to the 1950s, where a bustling fairground housed a rifle range. Created by Shirley Markham, this vintage photograph captures the excitement and skill involved in honing one's shooting abilities. Fast forward to 1888, and we find ourselves at the last meeting of the National Rifle Association at Wimbledon. The creator remains unknown, but their work immortalizes an era when marksmanship was celebrated as a sport and a vital military skill. Venturing further east, an engraving showcases the railway enterprise in China—the New Shanghai-Woosung Line. Amidst this industrial marvel lies another facet—a rifle range—highlighting how even amidst progress, training for combat remained essential. In more recent times, men gather at a modern-day rifle range during the 20th century. Their focus is evident as they aim towards targets with determination etched on their faces—an embodiment of dedication and precision. Traveling south to South Africa's Gun City shooting range brings us face-to-face with a man practicing his shooting skills. Each shot fired echoes commitment towards mastery while highlighting how these ranges serve as platforms for enthusiasts worldwide. Returning once again to that historic moment in 1888 at Wimbledon's National Rifle Association meeting—another reminder of its significance resonates through CC46_00208 photograph from that day. It encapsulates not only an event but also symbolizes perseverance and camaraderie among shooters. Delving into military contexts reveals U. S Marine Corps' Weapons and Training Battalion (WTBN) under Col. Mark R. Liston's command—a testament to rigorous training regimes aimed at producing skilled soldiers capable of defending our nations. At Marine Corps' Range 305 entrance stands a monument dedicated to Col. William Andrew "Ironman" Lee—an emblematic figure representing bravery and resilience within this realm where firearms are mastered. Within the WTBN, Staff Sgt. James Tomecek Jr.