Photos From Kempton Arms Fair - Dec 2023

[Josie & John]

Wish I was there. Was that the spring clip Webley you mentioned the other day, John?

It is indeed.

I'm delighted with it.

I was also persuaded to home the factory Custom Cased Webley Premier as it looked lonely on Tim's stall!

[Josie & John]

Once again, thank you John for sharing your pictures it's most appreciated by those of us unable to make the fair...👍

It's a pleasure Sir.

I was surprised I took so many (there were a fair few that didn't make the cut due to being out of focus or badly framed). There were also items I saw but did not photograph such as a fair few boxed rifles. I think were was a Paratrooper and/or Sniper that looked to be in VGC.

[richywilk]

Always look foreward to your pics of the day I do need to get there somehow next year

[Lawrie Amatruda]

Nice to see you John and congrats on your purchases.
Someone said they saw one of the Target versions of the Giffard rifle there which I missed, anyone see that?

Some great stuff on sale, thanks to Liz & Peter.

Cheers,
Matt

Matt,

I saw that Giffard rifle, I’m almost certain it was not a genuine target version because it looked like the only part on it remotely similar to the target version was the fancy butt plate, and the stock looked to be made aftermarket to fit the butt plate, the rest of the gun looked standard. If you see a genuine one they are very ornate and so different to a standard one, the rear sight for instance is a long ramp type, 3 or 4 inches long.

Lawrie.

[ptdunk]

Matt,

I saw that Giffard rifle, I’m almost certain it was not a genuine target version because it looked like the only part on it remotely similar to the target version was the fancy butt plate, and the stock looked to be made aftermarket to fit the butt plate, the rest of the gun looked standard. If you see a genuine one they are very ornate and so different to a standard one, the rear sight for instance is a long ramp type, 3 or 4 inches long.

Lawrie.

Ah, thanks Lawrie. Thought it sounded too good to be true!
I did ask my mate if it had the fancy trigger guard but they weren’t sure.

Nice to see you there today, hope you had a good day.

Atb,
Matt

[coburn]

Some fantastic pictures--thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing photos of the arms fair as it does bring back memories when I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1978-1982.

Excellent quality photos as I could easily zoom in on the Targ-Aire serial number, another new number for my listing. The Targ-Aire box was in really nice shape and had the original paper label which is rarely in such nice condition. There is also another paper label on the end of the box which is typically gone. The condition of the original yellow instruction tag is very typical with the flaking off of the yellow covering. If you see a darker yellow instruction tag that does not have the flaking, it is usually a repro.

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F111 era. I imagine those were very interesting times.

[coburn]

Highlights for me included a cased mint Walther LP3 Match, some lovely HW35 Exports, FWB Sports, even a few BSF's.

It was good to see a few of the regulars, and have a catch up.

[Thegreg]

Ooo I spotted a GAT rifle. They’ve always interested me for some inexplicable reason. Did anyone notice the ticket price on it out of interest?

Cheers
Greg

[ggggr]

On the 9th line of photos, on the right, what is that (home made? ) pistol above the 2 Webleys? How much was it?
Thanks

[Josie & John]

Sorry Guy - I've no idea I'm afraid.

Anyone?

Kind regards,

John

[ptdunk]

On the 9th line of photos, on the right, what is that (home made? ) pistol above the 2 Webleys? How much was it?
Thanks

28th pic.
Looks like a home made concentric pistol? Very interesting but I missed it on the day.

Matt

[Powderfinger]

Looks like it was another great day out for collectors.

[micky2]

Again excellent photos John, and like you say some rare, and very rare air pistols. and you now own one of them.

[Josie & John]

Again excellent photos John, and like you say some rare, and very rare air pistols. and you now own one of them.

Thanks Mick.

I've been after a good one 30 years and sold one I previously owned as the condition was just not there. It took a while to find a replacement!

[danny1219]

Thanks for the photos John

Looks like there was some good deals to be had there , it’s looks a similar fair to Birmingham arms fair but with out the outdoor stands . I will have to get up early one Sunday and come down .

Regards Dan