Old target, air rifle

Product detailed description

Condition: found, slightly damaged

Dimension: 14 cm x 14 cm

Vintage paper target designed for air rifle shooting, an authentic piece from earlier times of sport shooting. This target represents a traditional helper for training and competitions in air rifle shooting, which was a popular sport in Czechoslovakia. Paper targets were standard equipment for shooting clubs, schools, and home ranges. Air rifle was an accessible way to learn the basics of sport shooting and develop accuracy and concentration. The old target documents the history of this discipline and bears traces of use that tell stories of training and competitions. Shooting sports had a strong tradition in Czechoslovakia and air rifle shooting was part of physical education programs. Rare memorabilia for collectors of shooting equipment, lovers of sport shooting, or those interested in the history of Czechoslovak marksmanship.