Two Bell Targets For Sale: Collection at Kempton

[Josie & John]

I have two bell targets that are surplus to requirements and are therefore advertised for sale.

The first is a 1950s bell target with a traditional spring loaded cocking mechanism. Hitting the centre releases the spring loaded mechanism and rings the bell. The target is also wired up to an electronic buzzer that would go off when a bullseye was scored. A light is also fitted and works, albeit the buzzer could probably do with a service. I would not recommend using the electrics without testing them for safety as the wiring for the buzzer looks to be mostly 1950s vintage! The target is unbranded and probably made by an engineer from the Working Men's Club I was told it saw decades of use at when I bought it. The target, light and buzzer are contained in a huge wooden box. £145 NOW SOLD

The second is a German Roland branded target in the shape of a shield. Hit the centre and a plunger rings the bell, which looks like a bucket!

The pellets from low powered airguns are intended to adhere to the target surface for scoring. Some of these targets had numbers on the scoring rings, which would imprint upon the flattened lead pellet for scoring but mine is plain. It's all complete with a period piece of rope for hanging on the range or gunroom wall. £275. NOW SOLD

Both of these are large items, hence the main reason for selling them. I'm particularly fond of the Roland as they are very scarce but simply too big for me to adequately display/use. I'm not looking to post either but am happy to bring them to Kempton on Sunday 1st August for collection and a cash sale.

Link to pics below.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/x2iYxvKRJsRRNkHB6

Thanks for looking.

John