Kempton Oct 15th

[Josie & John]

Just got back and what an amazing day. With the success of the initial fair, it was hard to envisage it could be bettered but what a stunning fair this was. There were even more airguns than the last fair and this time, there were more antique firearms, which truly offered something for everyone. In fact as far as choice is concerned, this was on a par with the high end fairs such as London. Way more for airgunners than any other fair but also plenty for antiqye gun collectors such as cased revolvers, duellers, Travelling pistols, etc.

I saw at least 6 Crosman 160 rifles including a 2nd variant, which I have been looking for, for some time, so that was one I could not say no to.

I also saw a real rarity - Troubledshooter at a fair. Now that was a real first and I'm glad he made the journey

It was great to meet up with so many collectors, many of whom were from the BBS and I wish there had been more time for an even longer natter!

Binners, thank you and Liz for doing what could be seen as impossible: organising an even better fair than the first KP.

John

[Graybat]

Just got back to Essex after spending few hours and pounds. Really enjoyed the visit and so glad Binners has made these events available. The format it great, people friendly and bargains to be had. I also learnt a lot from the knowledgable people who were there and who were happy to share their knowledge .

Will be saving up for the next one!

[Troubledshooter]

It was certainly a worthwhile Journey to my first ever arms fair, and congratulations are due to Peter and Liz for organizing such an excellent gathering.
I went with the sole intention of putting faces to names, and it was a pleasure to meet some of those names, but I missed several people I would really have liked to meet, such as Richard H and Dave Lewis.
I went with no intention of buying anything, as I'm trying to dispose of my collection, not add to it, but I did purchase a couple of non Webley items that I can make use of.

Here's a link to a scan of the dates for the 2018 Kempton Park Arms Fairs: Kempton Park Arms Fairs

[Graham2]

I had a great time and it was great to meet up with Binners again!

Loads to see and buy with a great selection of goodies and I came back with some more magazines for my collection - metal boxes for rifle, MG and SMG ammo, not paper mags.

Well done Pete, I can't wait for the next one!

[Blackmax]

Great event, I really enjoyed myself today and picked up a nice original Webley Omega carbine.

Thanks Binners, I'll be there at the next one.

[Shed tuner]

Great event, I really enjoyed myself today and picked up a nice original Webley Omega carbine.

Thanks Binners, I'll be there at the next one.

Funilly enough I had a look at quite a few Omegas there, but they were either a little pricey or a little tatty - you must have got the nice one

On the plus side I did come away with a very fairly priced BSA standard, in my prefered "original but nothing like mint" condition, so I can shoot 'em without worry !

[le frelon]

Thumbs up from me too, another brilliant day all round, so big thanks to Pete and Liz. So that's two Kempton fairs and twice I've prised the wallet open. Habit forming innit!
I'm told there was a Daisy BB doublebarrel, possibly a model 21 or similar so does anyone know what it sold for please?

many thanks Carl

[kevin.ronnie]

A great day , bought some bits and sold some bits, a big thanks to Mr and Mrs Binners , roll on the next one.
Rgds Kev

[Josie & John]

Thumbs up from me too, another brilliant day all round, so big thanks to Pete and Liz. So that's two Kempton fairs and twice I've prised the wallet open. Habit forming innit!
I'm told there was a Daisy BB doublebarrel, possibly a model 21 or similar so does anyone know what it sold for please?

many thanks Carl

Hi Carl,

I saw that and it looked to be in very nice condition. No idea what it sold for but I did take some images of the gun along with quite a few other items. Peter will place the images on his website in due course or perhaps a select few as I clicked the shutter over 200 times There was so much to see.

Kind regards,

John

[Blackmax]

Funilly enough I had a look at quite a few Omegas there, but they were either a little pricey or a little tatty - you must have got the nice one

On the plus side I did come away with a very fairly priced BSA standard, in my prefered "original but nothing like mint" condition, so I can shoot 'em without worry !

The metalwork is very clean and unmarked, however, the stock's the thing that lets it down with a number of scratches and dinks, nothing I can't sort out though. I might look out for a walnut stock for it.

It's got the original metal Webley silencer as well and what a well built rifle it is.

[gingernut]

It is good to sell stuff but I don't seem to get time to have a real look round!

I saw no Richard H or Mil Patts.
I met and shared my chips with Troubledshooter who beat me to a nicely customised pistol!

I went back to see Lawrie as I had my eye on something nice but he'd gone home.

Spoke to Pete who was looking suitably knackered having been there until 3am the night before.

More youngsters around than usual I thought.

Thanks to Vic and Kevin for long range deals completed.
And to Coburn for sharing my table and taking the strain!
Baz constant friend ,driver and airgun engineer without whom I would have a lot of broken junk to sell.

[RichardH]

I missed several people I would really have liked to meet, such as Richard H

Would have been good to catch up finally....

I was the fella in the tweed jacket under the 2 metre high banner with my name on it all day

Outstanding event though, great to meet so many old and new customers.

Pete has done an amazing job for the collecting fraternity.