Description: In this listing we are offering a pleasing & attractive cast iron "KING" toy cap pistol gun. The grip has two flower-like decorations as well as other ornate designs in the castings. The toy has the word "KING" raised on the side in the casting. This toy cap pistol was made by the J. & E. Stevens Toy Company of Cromwell, Connecticut circa 1880 or so. An example of this toy cap pistol is listed as # K5 & is shown on pages 84/85 in the 1973 edition of the classic reference book "Cast Iron Toy Pistols" by Charles Best. The pistol has a very dark patina from age & use combined with dark rust & some surface pitting. Also, there is a crack on the left side of the barrel where the rivet is located. The head of rivet on the left side of the handle has been re-peened. But, the other side of the rivet has the original factory peening intact. The example we are offering is complete & is in sound operational condition. The length is 4 7/8 inches & the weight is 3.6 ounces. Please examine the photos closely and purchase based on your own judgement as to condition and value. This item is inventory #11,455. Shipping is free only to addresses within the United States and available only to addresses within the United States. NOTE: In compliance with eBay rules this antique TOY cap pistol has been plugged with a blaze orange plug. This replica gun contains the colored markings required by law, including a permanently attached orange plug. This antique TOY cap pistol was NOT made to fire a projectile & it CANNOT be altered to fire bullets, or ammunition, or lethal projectiles of any kind. This antique TOY cap pistol is located in the United States & it will only be sold to residents of the United States & shipped to addresses in the United States. This antique TOY cap pistol can only be sold to buyers above the age of 18. All of the pictures in this listing have been taken & uploaded by me & are NOT stock photos. This antique TOY cap pistol is shown as a whole in its entirety in several different views. We have carefully adhered to all eBay requirements in listing this item.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Lampeter, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-23T00:17:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: J. & E. Stevens Toy Co.
Year: 1880
Material: Cast Iron
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes
