^Only muzzle-loading pistols of .45 caliber (30 shots in 5 series of 6 shots each). The 25 metre military pistol, which was won using a Colt revolver, was a separate event.
^20 metre military pistol event for professionals (6 shots in 1 series of 6 shots); prize money awarded[1]
^The individual competition with revolver and pistol (duel shooting) at 30 metres distance (30 shots in 6 series of 5 shots each)
^In 1920 there was a 30 metre military pistol event (30 shots in 5 series of 6 shots each) in which Brazilian shooters used Smith & Wesson revolvers with adjustable sights, while American shooters used either the Colt Army Special or the Smith & Wesson Military with fixed sights.[2] The International Shooting Sport Federation regards this as the next progression of the 25 metre rapid fire pistol event in 1920.[3]
From 1972 to 1980, this event was mixed (open to both men and women shooters), although only one medal was won by a woman at these Games – Margaret Murdock's silver medal in 1976.
From 1972 to 1992, this event was mixed (open to both men and women shooters), although only one medal was won by a woman at these Games – Zhang Shan's gold medal in 1992.
From 1972 to 1980, this event was mixed (open to both men and women shooters), although all competitors were men and all medals were won by men at these Games.
