Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th

Two 10-Packs of Firebird 50 BIO Biodegradable Detonating Reactive Targets

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $25 - $40

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Description

This lot features two retail 10-packs of Firebird 50 BIO biodegradable detonating targets, identified on the packaging as the “World’s Only Bio Degradable Detonating Target.” These reactive targets are designed for use with rifles, pistols, shotguns, high-power pellet guns, and archery, producing a “flash, bang & smoke” effect upon a direct hit. Each target is a 50mm circular disc with a self-adhesive backing, featuring a central Firebird logo and an integrated QR code. The face of the targets also bears the printed text “50BIO” and a circular warning around the perimeter reading “WARNING! Extremely loud. Read safety instructions.”

The retail packaging includes extensive “DANGER” warnings stating the items are “EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE” and produce flame and sparks when activated. The reverse of the cards provides “IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION” including a required 50-foot (15m) minimum stand-off distance and instructions to attach the targets only to clean, flat, dry surfaces such as wood or steel. The packaging also notes the product is anaerobic digestive tested and indicates 18.8% degradation over an initial 278 days according to ASTM D5511 test methods. Both packs retain original white adhesive price stickers reading “25.99” on the upper right of the front face.


Condition report:

The retail packaging for both packs shows some handling wear, including corner softening and minor creasing to the cardstock (photo 1). One pack appears to be missing a single target disc from its transparent plastic blister, with the corresponding circular compartment appearing empty (photo 2). The adhesive price stickers remain attached to the front of both packages. The targets visible within the packaging appear intact and in their original orientations.