-40%
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS
1890 STEVENS

1890 STEVENS "BUFFALO BILL" IRON TOY CAP PISTOL GUN, BEST # B36, PGS. 38/39

$ 132

Availability: 41 in stock
  • Year: 1890
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: There is minor surface wear to the finish & there are some light surface areas of oxidation & there is some surface rust in the cap box. The pistol still retains the major majority of the all original dark brown transparent finish which has developed a wonderful patina & rich luster. An all original example with no chips, no cracks, & no repairs. This is an excellent condition example, which is well above the condition of examples usually found, & it is in sound working order.
  • Material: Cast Iron
  • Brand: J. & E. Stevens Toy Co.
  • Vintage: Yes

    Description

    In this listing we are offering a pleasing & attractive "BUFFALO BILL" cast iron toy cap pistol gun. This toy cap pistol was made circa 1890 by the J. & E. Stevens Toy Company of Cromwell, Connecticut. An example is listed & shown on pages 38/39 & is numbered B36 in the 1973 classic reference book "Cast Iron Toy Pistols" by Charles Best.
    There is minor surface wear to the finish & there are some light surface areas of oxidation & there is some surface rust in the cap box. The pistol still retains the major majority of the all original dark brown transparent finish which has developed a wonderful patina & rich luster. An all original example with no chips, no cracks, & no repairs. This is an excellent condition example, which is well above the condition of examples usually found, & it is in sound working order.
    This beautifully designed toy cap pistol is an impressive 11 3/4 inches long & has a weight of 11 ounces. A welcome addition to any iron toy cap pistol collection.
    Please examine the photos closely and purchase based on your own judgement as to condition and value.
    This item is inventory #11,444.
    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.