Dad was pretty thrilled to discover a box of toy cap guns from the 1930s & 1940s he'd stashed away in the garage. It was only a matter of minutes before he started firing off a few cap rounds and laughing like he was ten again.
1940s Kilgore American #105 Toy Cap Pistol in original box with disc caps.
1940s Kilgore The American #105 Toy Cap Pistol in Original Box
From what I've learned this is one of the most famous cast iron guns. It has a beautiful eagle embossed grip. Kilgore of Westerville, Ohio, was one of the largest makers and sellers of quality toy cap guns in the first half of the 20th century.
1940s Kilgore Captain Cap Gun
1940s Kilgore Captain Cap Gun
50 Shot Toy Paper Cap Pistol - My grandfather repaired this gun in the 1940's - so even the repair is authentic to the era. Otherwise - all original.
1940s Hubley Champ Cast Iron Toy Pistol with Original Box
All Original from what we can tell. Colt logo on the grip.The Hubley Champ was modeled after the 1911 Colt.45 by John Browning. Hubley was from Lancaster PA and started in 1894.
Kilgore Bigger Bang 1930s Cast Iron Cap Shooter
Kilgore Bigger Bang 1930s Cast Iron Cap Shooter
About 6" long.
* NOTE: These are TOY cap guns and cannot be altered or made to fire bullets, ammunition or projectiles of any kind.
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