World’s Quickest Shot
Mr J. W. Walford fired, sixty rounds in 60 seconds at Bisley, in the presence of several witnesses. An 18in. square target was placed 23 yards from the loop hole, and when the test was eumpleteU sixty punctures 'were found, showing that he had hit it with every shot.
'I he stock, from the bar'ds of four ritlcs Were also burned by Air Walford. Each rifle burst into flame, after being fired ‘‘rapid'’ for several l/.uts. The marksman’s hands were protected by special gloves.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 261, 3 November 1928, Page 18 (Supplement)
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87World’s Quickest Shot Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 261, 3 November 1928, Page 18 (Supplement)
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