All three teams on the podium were new; Great Britain (bronze) was also making its debut, while Belgium (silver) had finished fourth in 1900.

This was the second appearance of a team version of what would become (for individuals) standardised as the men's ISSF 50 meter pistol event.

[3][2] Great Britain, Greece, Sweden, and the United States each made their debut in the event.

Belgium, France, and the Netherlands made their second appearance, having previously competed in 1900.

The target was round, 50 centimetres in diameter, with 10 scoring rings.