Tinplate6 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Ah...today I unpacked a box containing a gun I have been chasing for fifteen years. I have only seen the gun twice in all that time, once on eBay, and once in a private collection. Compared to some other guns, it is fairly unremarkable, but something about the simplistic styling has had me obsessed to own one of my own. I know relatively nothing about the piece; who made it, nor whether it came boxed or bagged. This dart gun, probably comes from around the late 1960's. It is made of high impact plastic, as were most toys of the period and it is in near mint condition. It measures 9.5 long by 7 inches tall. It has a top sight and a reactor viewing window on the side. The bottom yellow half of the grip can be removed as storage for the darts, which, unfortunately are missing. It is a perfect size, and feels great in the hand. I'm thrilled to finally get one of these. :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Interesting...and a new one to me, congrats Brady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Nice gun! Congrats!! Made by Tarrson Co. Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dratomic Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Very nice, Brady. I've seen some pics of this one, but I never realized how big it is. Great Sixties styling, too -- like something out of a movie. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinplate6 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks guys. So, Alessandro, you found the manufacturer...awesome. By any chance do you know what the toy was called? Big Bang, I think you might know a bit about this one as well, feel free to jump in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 By any chance do you know what the toy was called? I read in a book that the gun is called "Raydart Gun". The gun was sold with 3 darts, 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 blue. There was a blue version too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fineas J. Whoopie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I like it! It's got a cartoon feel to it. Jetsons all the way!! Congrats Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Black variant: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K. Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 A few more details to flesh out this piece. The current database entry and packaging indicating target on back of card: Backing cards also came target-less: The Raydart Gun was produced by the Sidney A. Tarrson Co. and sold for $1.00. Att. Brian: Update Database entry, please. A recently ended auction listing #143980168717. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikidoc Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I found a photo of the "Special Raydart Target on Back". It's a villain!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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