Cased Cane Gun

Description:

Cased Cane Gun, c. mid-19th century, steel cane in three sections, one engraved "T. CONWAY 15 BLACKBRIARS ST. MANCHESTER," with wooden case, lined with green bay, includes bullet mold, balls, oil bottle, key, and instruction sheet glued to the inside of the cover, lg. 23, ht. 2, wd. 6 in.
Estimate $2,000-2,500

Two cane sections look to have been repainted, case has some dings and nicks and is missing a center brass handle on the lid.


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