Webley ‘Horseshoe’ target holder

[pjbingham]

Hi,has anyone ever seen an example of the early Webley ‘Horseshoe’ target holder? I gather they came in two sizes,ten inch and a 6.5 inch square. I’ve only seen old adverts for these but never seen one in the flesh as it were,infact I can’t find anyone who has seen one. Has anyone here ever been lucky enough to have encountered one of these rarity’s? Were not many made,did they become damaged quickly,was the cost so high they didn’t sell? Must be a reason we don’t seem to encounter them today. Atb Phil

[Josie & John]

Hi Phil,

No actual examples are known but I would love to see if any have survived.

John

[splosh!]

some may have for scrap metal for the war effort ? I think every Webley collector wold want one in the collection ,maybe some one will reproduce some soon? i for one will buy one and i don't like repro .

[pjbingham]

some may have for scrap metal for the war effort ? I think every Webley collector wold want one in the collection ,maybe some one will reproduce some soon? i for one will buy one and i don't like repro .

War effort must certainly have accounted for some I should think. I can’t imagine they would be very cost effective to make to actually sell,I have toyed with the idea of making one though just to see if I can. They to my mind are the best looking target holder,hence the initial interest. Atb Phil

[pjbingham]

Hi Phil,

No actual examples are known but I would love to see if any have survived.

John

Hi John,wow so a real Holy grail. I’m sure if any had of survived and were in collectors hands you would have heard of it. Would be great if one turned up one day. What is your opinion as to colour? Later examples of Webley target holders appear to be green from what I’ve seen. Cheers,Phil

[Josie & John]

Hi John,wow so a real Holy grail. I’m sure if any had of survived and were in collectors hands you would have heard of it. Would be great if one turned up one day. What is your opinion as to colour? Later examples of Webley target holders appear to be green from what I’ve seen. Cheers,Phil

Hi Phil,

Black and white according to the old Webley catalogues I have.

Sorry, I couldn't resist that quip I'd guess at green or black.

Kind regards,

John

[pjbingham]

Hi Phil,

Black and white according to the old Webley catalogues I have.

Sorry, I couldn't resist that quip I'd guess at green or black.

Kind regards,

John

Thanks John, I’m sure you are correct with Black or Green,it would be great if someone came along and said ‘yep I saw one and it was xxxx’ so that if I do cobble together a copy I could atleast have it in the correct colour.

[harry mac]

Did the "horse shoe" pattern actually exist, or was it just an artist's impression in a catalogue illustration? If they did exist it seems mighty strange that none have survived.