SINCE MY STROKE, YOU HAVE BEEN VERY SUPPORTIVE AND CONSIDERATE TO ME. PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE PATIENT. AS YOU CAN SURMISE, IT IS VERY TOUGH FOR ME TO LET GO OF THESE VINTAGE CAP GUNS. HOWEVER, I TAKE COMFORT KNOWING THEY ARE GOING TO GOOD HOMES AND THEY WILL BE APPRECIATED.
PLEASE REMEMBER, IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED, JUST LET ME KNOW AND WE WILL WORK IT OUT. CAST IRON DOUBLE BARREL CAP GUN TOY " 1880 " THREE STAR MADE BY STEVENS IN 1880. THIS CAP GUN MAY VERY WELL BE UN-FIRED AND IS IN MINT MUSEUM QUALITY C-8 TO C-9 CONDITION.SPECIAL NOTE: THIS "1880" IS ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE "CROWN JEWELS" IN MY 19TH CENTURY CAP GUN COLLECTION. INTERESTING DETAILS: THIS "1880" CAP PISTOL WAS MADE IN 1880 BY THE SEVENS TOY COMPANY. IT IS A DOUBLE BARREL CAP PISTOL AND BOTH BARRELS ARE. THIS "1880" IS LISTED IN LOGAN AND BEST AS "E1.1" AND IS 4 1/8 LONG.
A STRIKING FEATURE OF THIS "1880" IS THE INCREDIBLE FINE PATINA. LOGAN & BEST: # E1.1. INVESTMENT PIECE WILL ONLY APPRECIATE IN VALUE BECAUSE Of ITS PRISTINE CONDITION AND FUNCTIONALLY. THIS AMERICAN MADE TOY FIRST APPEARED IN THE POST CIVIL WAR RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD AROUND 1880.
IT HAS BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR OVER 19 YEARS. This 136 year old Cast Iron Cap Gun named "1880" is in "C8-C9" condition with absolutely no cracks, chipping, repairs or modifications. The main springs are tight, the hammers and triggers work and stay cocked. The surface patina reflects great care over the years. This cap toy is a fine example of an American Heritage child's cast iron toy and was manufactured just fifteen years after the end of the Civil War in America. It would make an interesting conversation piece framed and hung on the wall as decorative historical art. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just beginning, this pristine " 1880 " rare cap gun would surely complement your collection. This cast iron cap toy is 4 1/8 long and well documented. It is referenced on page #50 of "Cast Iron Toy Guns and Capshooters" by Logan and Best as I.Please remember that my judgment call on something might not be exactly the same as yours. If I have missed something in the description, listed something that is obviously incorrect or made a serious omission, it was unintentional.... Please, just let me know. If you have any questions, please contact me. THERE IS A BLAZE ORANGE BARREL PLUG PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THIS TOY.
THIS TOY CAN'T SHOOT A LETHAL PROJECTILE. THIS TOY CAN'T BE ALTERED TO SHOOT A LETHAL PROJECTILE. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE COMPLETE TOY FOR SALE AS A WHOLE. THERE IS AN AMERICAN COIN OR A RULER IN THE PHOTO TO SHOW SCALE. The item "CAST IRON CAP GUN PISTOL SHOOTER STEVENS 1880 DOUBLE BARREL THREE STAR" is in sale since Thursday, September 15, 2016.This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Cap Guns\Cast Iron". The seller is "oldfordman" and is located in Sunnyvale, California. This item can be shipped to United States.