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Arthur Corbin Gould
1850–1903
A lively early voice in American shooting literature, this Boston-born writer helped shape how readers learned about rifles, pistols, and marksmanship in the late 19th century. He is especially remembered for founding The Rifle, a magazine that later evolved into American Rifleman.
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The Modern American Pistol and Revolver
by Arthur Corbin Gould
About the author
Born in Boston on May 20, 1850, Arthur Corbin Gould was an American author, editor, publisher, and enthusiastic competitive shooter. He was active in the Massachusetts Rifle Association and became known for writing clear, practical books about firearms and rifle practice at a time when organized shooting sports were growing quickly in the United States.
In 1885 he founded The Rifle and served as its editor. After his death, the publication was acquired by the National Rifle Association and developed into what became American Rifleman, giving Gould a lasting place in the history of American sporting journalism.
He also wrote works including Modern American Rifles, The Modern American Pistol and Revolver, and American Rifleman's Encyclopedia. Gould died on November 22, 1903, but his writing still offers a window into the language, equipment, and culture of marksmanship in his era.