GEORGE BEST EARLY
"TIN" PIGEON

This tin target was made around 1885 in Chicago. It was made to be reused. When pellets hit the target, the ring would disengage from the target but would remain attached because of the hinge. The target would come "fluttering" down like a killed bird. Not very popular, they said the Best target was the "worst target". Value at $100.00.

BOSSEY TIN GYRO PIGEON

Another metal target, made in 1872. English, this target was launched vertically by the Bossey Gyro Trap. The target  acted on the principal of a screw, revolving very fast. Somewhat popular, there are records of Gyro shoots and in fact, even the Gyro Shooting Club of Havana, Illinois was organized. Value at $100.00.

BOSSEY TIN GYRO PIGEON

This is the Bossey Gyro trap, made in London, England around 1870. Very rare indeed, it launched the above Gyro pigeon. It came in a wooden box. Target balls were unknown or just evolving when this strange contraption came on the market. With the box, this trap would be valued at $1000.00.