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TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON
TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON

TRAIN ENGINE IRON TOY CAP PISTOL, LEAF DESIGN HANDLE, Ca. 1913, ARCADE OR KENTON

$ 121.44

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Year: 1913
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: The surface has lots of the original dark finish still present intermingled with a dark rich patina from use & age. There is minor surface rust which is a little rough to the touch which is also intermingled with the original finish. The toy is complete & has never been taken apart or tampered with in any way. All components are original & no components are replaced. The train can be pulled back as the spring has the proper tension. The train should catch at that point, when pulled back, to be in the firing position. However, since this does not work as issued, the train will only catch when it is pulled back & then the trigger is pushed forward at the same time while holding the train in position to cause it to catch. If this is done then the train will catch & then move forward properly after the trigger is pulled. Then the hammer and the trigger work properly to pop a cap.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Vintage: Yes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Kenton or Arcade
  • Material: Cast Iron

    Description

    Original circa 1913 or so Lightening Express train iron toy cap pistol. This is the version without the name in the casting. This version has a leaf decorated handle. The version we are offering is NOT listed in the first Charles Best "Cast Iron Toy Pistols" book. But, on page 192 in the first Charles Best book the other version of the train animated cap pistol with wording is listed & pictured.
    Also, the same version of handle that is on our cap pistol is shown on the cannon cap pistol which was produced by the same maker. According to the Charles Best book this toy was made by either Arcade or Kenton circa 1913. The version we are offering is listed & shown on page 232 item "AN19" in the second cap pistol book & is listed in the second book as made by Kenton in 1910.
    There are no cracks, no chips, & no repairs. The surface has lots of the original dark finish still present intermingled with a dark rich patina from use & age. There is minor surface rust which is a little rough to the touch which is also intermingled with the original finish. The toy is complete & has never been taken apart or tampered with in any way. All components are original & no components are replaced.
    The train can be pulled back as the spring has the proper tension. The train should catch at that point, when pulled back, to be in the firing position. However, since this does not work as issued, the train will only catch when it is pulled back & then the trigger is pushed forward at the same time while holding the train in position to cause it to catch. If this is done then the train will catch & then move forward properly after the trigger is pulled. Then the hammer and the trigger work properly to pop a cap.
    Please examine the photos closely & purchase based on your own judgement as to condition & value.
    This item is inventory #8104.
    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.