Both teams restarted; the United States was given the option of keeping the scores from the longer distance, but declined.

The American scores for the reshoot were actually lower, likely a result of increased wind, but the United States still won comfortably.

[2] This was the fourth and final appearance of a team version of what would become (for individuals) standardised as the men's ISSF 50 meter pistol event.

[3][2] Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, Italy, and Spain each made their debut in the event.

[2] Pistols with hairspring triggers, allowed in the world championship, continued to be banned.