National Rifle Asociation Championship: Punch Cartoon
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| Date Photo Taken | 7th July 1860 |
|---|---|
| Area | Wimbledon Village |
| Copyright 1 | Punch |
| Picture Reference | Wim_Sport_3-1 |
| Original Format | Sketch |
| Notes / History | "Best Rest for the Queen's Rifle" The topical fame of the NRA Championship resulted in this "lampooning" by "Punch" magazine in July 1860. The cartoon is clearly a reference to the original opening ceremony, during which Queen Victoria fired a specially adapted rifle, to signal the start of the competition. |
