Tin target

[Trap3]

John... Do you have a photo? I think there are three tin target mfg. from 1886-87 period. It could be
a Parkersburg Target Co. Metal Target or even a Macomber Metal Target Co. I would
agree the tin targets are a "rare bird". I have a Parkersburg in my Trap collection...

Trap3

[mobirdhunter]

So, Randy, the scoring of the target is from sound? I'd really like to see one of these fly. I'm having a hard time imagining their flight and what would throw them appropriately. It sure seems like a novel idea...that obviously did not catch on.

[Trap3]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

So, Randy, the scoring of the target is from sound? I'd really like to see one of these fly. I'm having a hard time imagining their flight and what would throw them appropriately. It sure seems like a novel idea...that obviously did not catch on.

Garry, the "score" would be when the wire ring sprang loose from the target.
I read an article that the tin target lost popularity because of poor flight in windy conditions...

RD

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Randy Davis

Garry, the "score" would be when the wire ring sprang loose from the target.
I read an article that the tin target lost popularity because of poor flight in windy conditions...

RD

Thanks, Randy. I knew from talking with you that you must be avid collector of trap artifacts, but I never dreamed your collection was as extensive as it obviously is. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and those wonderful photos with us.

Do you still have that Baker stocked with that wonderful piece of wood? I still see that gun in my mind's eye.

[John Bastiani]

Originally Posted by Randy Davis

John... Do you have a photo? I think there are three tin target mfg. from 1886-87 period. It could be
a Parkersburg Target Co. Metal Target or even a Macomber Metal Target Co. I would
agree the tin targets are a "rare bird". I have a Parkersburg in my Trap collection...

Trap3

Mine looks exactly like your third picture(your first post) and has more of the original black finish. Thanks for posting the pictures! Have you any idea what the value might be?