Photos From Kempton Arms Fair - Dec 2023

[danny1219]

I can't thank Peter, Liz and Fay Binfield enough. It was my first time of having tables at a fair, selling pieces from my collection from 25 years of collecting where I have amassed far too much and it's time to move stuff on. Peter, Liz and Fay had the whole event sorted, smooth and hassle free from the moment of turning up (just in time, 8.25 which Liz and ourselves had a bit of laughing banter about, Liz believing we were late) and being directed to the nearest most convenient double entrance doors for unpacking a short distance to our allotted tables in the venue. It was great to meet Peter (Binners) in person, who again came over to check we were all alright with everything was ok. My son and I had a great day, I sold a number of items that I was well pleased with and spoke to a fair number of fellow enthusiasts. Hopefully we will be doing the next fair. Again a massive thank you to Peter, liz and Fay and all the team for a grand day out, cheers Sam and Roll.

Hello Roll I have sent you a PM reference a rifle on your stall

Regards Dan

[averageplinker]

Thanks for posting the photos JM, I cant get to the fairs as often as I i would like but look forward to the piccies

[rapidresponse1]

sounds like a great event

[Paul SE]

Great photos John, many thanks for sharing.

I must attend one of these fairs next year as I can see plenty of things that I'd like to buy

[markH]

John you did photograph the Giffards, 18th row, 1st pic there's 2 there.

Great pics, really enjoyed scrolling through them.

[Michael]

Cogswell & Harrison Certus Target Air Pistol - picture ?

Was that really for sale at the show ?

Been on my wanted list for many moons

Michael

[Abasmajor]

Cogswell & Harrison Certus Target Air Pistol - picture ?

Was that really for sale at the show ?

Been on my wanted list for many moons

Michael

The Certus in the picture is in fact the standard pistol with the Target version having a longer barrel. These pistols are among the quirkier designs and look to have had various parts randomly added as their development progressed. I believe production ceased due to the threat of infringement of the Webley patent which apparently did include the cocking of the pistol in the opposite direction to the Mk1 even though considered impractical.
Associated advertising from the period also suggested that a removable stock was available, but as far as I’m aware none have ever been discovered to actually verify this was the case. The A.G. Parker Crank Wound pistol also included in John’s pictures is if anything a little bit quirkier but nevertheless fascinating pistols on offer at the Kempton show.