C.1930 RARE ENGLISH VERSION BY "G" SUPER BIG BANG CI TOY CAP GUN PISTOL

Description

Original circa 1930 or so rare English “Super Big Bang” cast iron toy cap pistol. The cap pistol is also marked “Super Big Bang” on one side of the grip with the maker’s initial of a raised “G” in a circle in the casting on the other side of the grip. We do not know the name of the maker that the “G” stands for. Also by the cylinder in the casting on one side is the marking “Regd No. 456375”. The “Regd No 456375” in the casting indicates that this cap pistol is of English origin. The “Rd No” or registered number in England is equal to the patent number in the U.S.
This toy cap pistol is not listed & not shown in the first 1973 book “Cast Iron Toy Pistols 1870-1940” by Charles Best. A later edition of the book by Samuel Logan & Charles Best was also put out in 1990. The 1990 second edition shows an example of this version of rare English “Super Big Bang” cap pistol on page 221 item designation "English14".
Our example has the word “SUPER BIG BANG” in large letters in the casting on one side & an ornate “G” in the casting on the other side. Both sides have a checkered grip.
This toy cap pistol measures 6 5/8 inches long by 3 3/16 inches tall by 15/16 inch across the cylinder. The weight is 8.5 ounces. There are no cracks, & no chips, & no repairs. The hammer functions solidly & correctly. 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. Lots of the original nickel plating is present. The vast majority of the nickel plating is present & is intermingled with some minor wear & a lovely patina from age.
This toy pops mammoth sized caps. There is a very small bit of rust in the area where the caps were popped. 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 #6701. 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.