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C. 1830 CAP & BALL GUN CANE/JOHN DAY/PISTOL OR RIFLE browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Walking Sticks: Pre 1837 VR: item # 764384 Please refer to our stock # JohnDayPaten when inquiring.
Shelton Gallery and Fine Silver 5133 Harding Road B-10, PMB #392 Nashville TN 37205 (615) 477-6221 Guest Book $2750 |
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| This circa 1830 cap and ball gun cane is extremely versatile---it may be used either as a pistol or a rifle. Patented in 1823 by John Day of Barnstaple, England who was considered to be the first to develop a percussion cap lock mechanism for a gun cane. This mechanism was also the most popular cap and ball cane. The partially wooden handle measures 7-7/8 x 5 inches and overall length is 36-1/2 inches. | |||||||||
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