From the early 1900s through the 1960s, shooting galleries were a staple at carnivals and amusement parks across the country. All that was needed was a pump action .22 repeater and a target, and any man willing to “pay his money and take his chance” could “step right up” and show off their marksmanship skills. In the early days, those shooting gallery targets were beautifully made out of heavy cast iron. This Antique Early 1900s Cast Iron Spring Loaded Two Roosters Carnival Shooting Gallery Target is in Good Condition, with heavy scattered finish abrading and patina to the white finish on the roosters and target, moderate scattered finish abrading and patina to the red finish on the body, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the target is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the heavy, tough cast iron construction. Most interestingly, it measures 10 3/16” x 1 3/4”, retains approximately 65% of the original red painted finish on the body and 25% of the original white painted finish on the roosters and bullseye target, and remains fully functional, with a forcible hit (or push) on the central bullseye target as it hangs underneath the red base sending it back and raising the spring loaded rooster targets into view. It remains unmarked as to its maker, though dates to the early 1900s, and is a fine example of a rare, original Antique Early 1900s Cast Iron Spring Loaded Two Roosters Carnival Shooting Gallery Target.