McMILLAN FLYO TIN TARGET

A propeller type tin target used in the 19th century. (McMillan FLYO) There were special machines that launched these targets, which would spin while in flight, and when hit they would come apart and could be reused. Never gained much popularity. Value this strange target at $50.00

LIGOWSKY CLAY TARGET

The very first clay target, which measured 4 1/4 inches across, were developed by George Ligowsky of Cincinnati, Ohio in 1880. He also developed a trap machine to throw these targets. His inventions spawned a multitude of machines and targets during the following 10-15 years. Following on the heels of his target came the Peoria Black, the American Target, the Keystone Target, the Bat, the Dickey Bird and the Black Pigeon and a host of others.

They were made of finely ground clay mixed with water and baked, were very hard, ringing like a bell when hit. They were introduced after the NY State Shoot in 1880 and were quit a hit. He hired Doc Carver and Adam Bogardus to promote his target. Target would cost about $75.00