[1] The event was won by the United States, in its first (and only) appearance in the men's team free rifle.

This was the fourth and final appearance of the men's 300 metre team rifle event, which was held 4 times between 1900 and 1920.

[2][3] Czechoslovakia, Italy, Spain, and the United States each made their debut in the event.

Denmark, France, and Norway each made their fourth appearance, having competed in each edition of the event before it was cancelled.

Morris Fisher, the individual champion, won his second gold medal.