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1920’s DIXIE CAST IRON TOY CAP GUN PISTOL, RARE ENGLISH VERSION
1920’s DIXIE CAST IRON TOY CAP GUN PISTOL, RARE ENGLISH VERSION
1920’s DIXIE CAST IRON TOY CAP GUN PISTOL, RARE ENGLISH VERSION
1920’s DIXIE CAST IRON TOY CAP GUN PISTOL, RARE ENGLISH VERSION

1920’s DIXIE CAST IRON TOY CAP GUN PISTOL, RARE ENGLISH VERSION

$ 158.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Year: 1920's
  • Condition: The hammer is a little loose. But, the cap pistol is in working condition. Note: the rivets on this & most other English toy cap pistols are usually larger than their American counterparts. The cap pistol has a deep rich appealing patina intermingled with lots of the original transparent finish. The cap pistol is very attractive as shown but it would probably improve with a light cleaning.
  • Material: Cast Iron
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Brand: G (an English brand)
  • Modified Item: No
  • Gender: Boys
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Vintage: Yes

    Description

    Original circa 1920’s rare cast iron toy cap pistol marked “Dixie” on the side & “England” on the barrel. The cap pistol is also marked on the other side with the maker’s initial of a raised “G” in the casting. We do not know the name of the maker that the “G” stands for. This toy cap pistol is not shown in the first 1973 book “Cast Iron Toy Pistols 1870-1940” by Charles Best. However, it is on a list in the back of the book under cap pistols “known to exist”. A later edition of the book was also put out in 1990. In the 1990 second edition this rare English “Dixie” cap pistol is not shown.
    Our example has the word “DIXIE ENGLAND” in large letters in the casting on one side & a “G” in the casting on the other side. Both sides have a checkered grip. This toy cap pistol measures 5 3/4 inches long by 2 3/4 inches tall by 1 inch across the grip. The weight is 7.3 ounces. There are no cracks, & no chips, & no repairs. The hammer is a little loose. But, the cap pistol is in working condition.
    The cap pistol is complete in all respects & all of the components present are original including the rivets. Note: the rivets on this & most other English toy cap pistols are usually larger than their American counterparts. The cap pistol has a deep rich appealing patina intermingled with lots of the original transparent finish. The cap pistol is very attractive as shown but it would probably improve with a light cleaning. The toy appears to have never been cleaned & we have left it just as found. The toy has never been taken apart & it has not been tampered with in any way.
    Please examine the photos closely & purchase based on your own judgement as to condition & value.
    This item is inventory #6686.
    Shipping is free to addresses in the U.S. & this item is only being offered for sale to addresses in the U.S.
    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.