Five Unusual Toy Cap Guns

Description:

Five Unusual Toy Cap Guns, late 19th and early 20th century, including an example with six rotating triggers inscribed "ALWAYS POINT DOWN," a pistol-form gun with two hammers inscribed "FIRST," a model with 1885 patent date, a model with 1888 patent date, and a silver-painted model with 1911 patent date, lg. to 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500


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