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Capt. Williams, the winner...at the recent National Rifle Contest at Wimbledon, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Capt. Williams, the winner of Earl Dudley's prize at the recent National Rifle Contest at Wimbledon, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Herbert Watkins. Captain Williams is Musketry Instructor of the 19th Middlesex, or Working Men's College Corps. In 1860 he stood third for the Queen's prize, and again this year tied for third place. The 19th Middlesex is a well-known corps, and bears a high reputation for the steadiness under arms of its members and their precision in field movements. The success of Captain Williams will, it is believed, materially assist in adding to their numbers...Earl Dudley's cup, which was really the grand prize of the Wimbledon meeting, having been contended for by all who had won prizes in previous contests, was shot for at 500 and 800 yards - five at the former and seven at the latter range. At 500 yards Lord Bury and Captain Williams scored 5 bulls'-eyes each, and 22 marks (hits and points), each at 800 yards. Upon shooting off the tie, at the first round, both made bulls'-eyes. At the second Captain Williams scored a bull's-eye and his Lordship a centre. This exciting match closed the Wimbledon Prize Meeting of 1862'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This engraving depicts Captain Williams, the victor of Earl Dudley's prize at the prestigious National Rifle Contest held at Wimbledon in 1862. The photograph for this image was taken by the acclaimed photographer, Mr. Herbert Watkins. Captain Williams, a dedicated and accomplished marksman, holds a significant position as the Musketry Instructor for the esteemed 19th Middlesex, also known as the Working Men's College Corps. In the previous year, he had finished in third place for the Queen's prize, and this year, he tied for the top spot with another contestant. The 19th Middlesex Corps, renowned for the discipline and precision of its members, is poised to gain even more recognition with Captain Williams' impressive achievement. The grand prize of the Wimbledon meeting, Earl Dudley's cup, was hotly contested by those who had previously won prizes in earlier contests. The competition took place at ranges of 500 and 800 yards, with five shots to be fired at the former and seven at the latter. At 500 yards, both Captain Williams and a nobleman, Lord Bury, managed to achieve five bulls-eyes each and a total of 22 marks. The tie was broken at the 800-yard range, where Captain Williams scored a bull's-eye, while Lord Bury hit the center. This thrilling match concluded the Wimbledon Prize Meeting of 1862, with Captain Williams emerging as the deserving winner.
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