Right then, "Bashing the Rat" is non technical and easy to set up bit of fun. The "rat" is dropped down the pipe----gravity takes over--- and some one is waiting at the bottom with a "basher". Should the "Rat" suffer a blow, then a prize is won. So, for example, you may pay £1 for five goes and should a "hit" occur a small prize will be won. Its not easy!
The "rats" are cloth and stuffed with something like sawdust. The chap "loading" the pipe usually has a "special rat" loaded with lead shot, or some such, in his pocket, just in case an expert "basher" turns up and gets too good! If you look at the picture you will see a pile of "rats" on the ground below the pipe.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
Originally Posted by Jock Scot
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