56: C.W. PARKER DECORATED PONY WITH KNOCKDOWN RIDER TARGET

The cast iron figure of a full stride circus pony with fancy blanket, tasseled crupper and ornamental breast collar is mounted with a rider in top hat hinged at the waist. A successful shot would knock the figure back and down, making it disappear. The target is marked, Manufactured by C.W. Parker Abilene, Kansas in embossed letters cast on the back side.

C. W. Parker moved his operations from Abilene to Leavenworth in 1911.
Target measures 11.5 x 15.25 inches.
Very good intact condition, no damage or repair.
$2,000 - $3,000