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Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880

Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880

$ 660

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Automatic Trap Thrower
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: Geo G Bussey
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Condition: Used
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
    Antique 19thC Bussey Patent Gyro Pigeon Target Thrower Trap Shooting Curio c1880
    A rare 19th century George G Bussey & Co, c1880,  "Gyro Pigeon" target thrower with its original wood crate and 8 sheet steel pigeons, patented design 1872 as an alternative to the glass target ball launchers of the period.
    George Bussey (1829-1889) was the owner of a major sporting good manufacturing and retailing company in London, by 1870 he was listed as a gunmaker, but his company was famous for a wide range of sporting goods, shooting accessories, tennis rackets, golf clubs, billiard balls, croquet sets, table tennis even sword making, his name was always synonymous with quality. He was also a prolific inventor and patented several sporting aids.
    Screw the heavy device into the ground wind up it up (winding handle is missing), set the steel pigeon to top fork and pull. In working order. A rare curio collectors item.
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