Olympic Pistol Dueling, 1906/1908

[Kirk Freeman]

This morning in court waiting for the judge to take the bench the subject of dueling was brought up in a "gallows humor" way. I mentioned that it used to be an Olympic sport and got a bunch of slack jawed looks.

So, I think, I bet INGO may not know about this either. So, in the interest of historical interest only, I am starting a thread on Olympic dueling in the 1906 Olympics (shot at dummies) and 1908 (demonstration sport wherein competitors shot at each other using wax projectiles).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_dueling

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[Leadeye]

Wonder if people do this today with paintballs.

 

[Topshot]

I'm surprised I hadn't heard of this before. I'm also surprised the primer had enough power to accurately propel the wax bullet up to 30m.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I'm surprised I hadn't heard of this before. I'm also surprised the primer had enough power to accurately propel the wax bullet up to 30m.

They can. As a kid I shot in the basement with a .38 with paraffin projectiles in the winter. Mom got so mad at me for sticking the Lyman blocks in the fridge in the kitchen. I had to use the fridge in the garage.

 

[Hookeye]

Bring it back......at least one demo next Olympics

Russia vs Kenya, w real boolits
(Hildabeast vs Obummer).

Might bring up ratings.

 

[BigRed]

Bring it back......at least one demo next Olympics

Russia vs Kenya, w real boolits
(Hildabeast vs Obummer).

Might bring up ratings.

This!!!

Except slip in some live cartridges.

 

[fnpfan]

This is how we should solve disputes between countries.. both leaders dual at dawn with wax projectiles... two men enter...one man leaves....then later the other guy leaves too

 

[indiucky]

I have reenacted a couple of famous duels...Southern Indiana, while a territory, was where folks from Kentucky dueled as dueling was illegal in Kentucky...

We were able to make it all the way back to the river to a spot that is listed on the map as “Dueling Grounds.” Various duels have been reported there including one between Kentucky statesman Henry Clay and Humphrey Marshall who reportedly traveled across the river to duel in Indiana because it was still legal to do so here.

Silver Creek Dueling Grounds: In the early 1800's dueling was illegal. Prominent Kentuckians found it necessary to defend their lives on Indiana soil in order to avoid their own law enforcement officials. On the west bank of Silver Creek (formerly part of Clarksville, now in New Albany) a recorded duel between Henry Clay and Humphrey Marshall took place. You can take a dirt trail through the Loop Island Wetlands to the mouth of Silver Creek and the Ohio River to think more peaceful thoughts during these wonderful summer days.

 

[rhino]

Dueling could be fun and educational with airsoft and proper safety gear and risk management practices.

 

[walt o]

This is a Chicago sport on week ends
June to Date
Shot & Killed: 35
Shot & Wounded: 170
Total Shot: 205
Total Homicides: 41

 

[indy1919a4]

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So, I think, I bet INGO may not know about this either. So, in the interest of historical interest only, I am starting a thread on Olympic dueling in the 1906 Olympics (shot at dummies) and 1908 (demonstration sport wherein competitors shot at each other using wax projectiles).

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The Forgotten Weapons guy did a nice little close up of those a little while back...

https://www.full30.com/video/0384054d8dae3c537e280671a9db1b63

Now no Turkic language translations needed this time .. But fire up Doggydaddy and he will be can sound like
pepe le pew when he translates some of the boxes for you all ..

 

[rhino]

Now no Turkic language translations needed this time .. But fire up Doggydaddy and he will be can sound like
pepe le pew when he translates some of the boxes for you all ..

 

[Hookeye]

This!!!

Except slip in some live cartridges.

Thought that was understood.

 

[Herr Vogel]

The Biathlon, originally called Military Patrol, used to be a practical shooting competition shot with full size service rifles and field uniforms. The attached image is the German team in the 1928 Winter Olympics.

Also at one point Bayonet Fencing was a recognized sport, but I can't find any specific citations. I think it was mainly a French thing?

 

[rhino]

If we combined dueling with biathlon and used a time machine to get some WWII-vintage Finns . . .

 

[indy1919a4]

That is a nice photo.. as a child I loved that sport the most in the winter Olympics but was always disappointed when they pulled out those Olympic rifles to shoot.. I remember the annoncer telling how those rifles (at the time) Cost 100s of dollars and had to be special made.. And I could not believe it because they looked like crap, did not even look like a real gun... I had better looking toys at the time... Then I could not believe they were 22s.. I had bigger calibers then that...

The Biathlon, originally called Military Patrol, used to be a practical shooting competition shot with full size service rifles and field uniforms. The attached image is the German team in the 1928 Winter Olympics.

Also at one point Bayonet Fencing was a recognized sport, but I can't find any specific citations. I think it was mainly a French thing?

 

[indy1919a4]

Also at one point Bayonet Fencing was a recognized sport, but I can't find any specific citations. I think it was mainly a French thing?

Oh Man finally got around to the Bayonet Fencing.. Here are the Champions.. I have to get into this sport.. This makes Mumbley Peg look down right refined & elegant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMglDHI_ORs

now these guys do go at it, I love the wooden rifles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFB0IqOLQzU