Old cap gun.

[Eddie in Poulsbo]

Hey fellows. I found this old cap gun today and I was wondering if any of you might know the approximate age? I looked on the internet, but couldn't find anything that looked close to what I found. Thanks for any information on it. HH.

Eddie

 

[Tony N (Michigan)]

Don't know how old it is but there is one in better condition on ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mattel-TOY-Derringer-Cap-Gun-Box-Ammo-Set_W0QQitemZ310077883089QQcmdZViewItem

for over $169.99

So consider it a nice find.

 

[Eddie in Poulsbo]

Thanks Tony. Since it seems to be a Mattel cap gun then it can't be that old. I found it at an old 1940's housing project area and was hoping that it might be from the 40's. HH.

Eddie

 

[jb]

It's from the 1950's era, had one when I was a kid.

 

[Eddie in Poulsbo]

Thanks jb. HH.

Eddie

 

[James N.D.]

Don't know how old it is but it looks very old, probably 20's or earlier. That might earn you a few more points and you might just beat Lee for 1st Place this year. Go For It!!! Good Luck and HH!

 

[Eddie in Poulsbo]

Thanks James. It's been a while since I found any kind of toys lately. I have some other stuff from my last three outings, but I will post them after our meeting this Wednesday. Did you get your news letter? I see that Lee and I are tied now on points for the finds of the month. This could get interesting. HH.

Eddie

 

[James N.D.]

You better get out and do some detecting if you want 1st Place. Good Luck and HH to you.

 

[Eddie in Poulsbo]

Glad you got the news letter. One of the gals that was in our club moved to Nevada and she sent another member a picture of a nice ladies diamond ring that she found at lake Tahoe. I'll post my last three outings this Thursday. HH buddy.

Eddie

 

[Great Republic]

seem to remember that from when I was a kid.I had the Mattel rifle that shot the little plastic spring loaded bullet out.That was mid to late 50's.GR

 

[Eddie in Poulsbo]

Thanks GR. The one on E-Bay says it's a cap pistol that snaps into a belt buckle and it also looks like it shoots out bullets. I guess the caps fit on one end of the bullet and when you pull the trigger it shoots the bullet out. Probably doesn't go that far. I guess Mattel hasn't been in business that long and this gun probably only dates back to the first part of the 60's. I was hoping it was a little older, but a neat find just the same. HH.

Eddie

 

[James N.D.]

n/t