CAST IRON CAP GUN 1890, " BUFFALO BILL STEVENS, UN - FIRED GREAT PATINA RARE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:144964 | Modified Item: No |
| Year: 1890 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: STEVENS |
SPECIAL NOTE:
"THANK YOU" TO ALL THE BIDDERS AND WINNERS OF MY VINTAGE CAP GUN EBAY AUCTIONS. SINCE MY STROKE, YOU HAVE BEEN VERY SUPPORTIVE AND CONSIDERATE TO ME. PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE PATIENT. MY WIFE IS PERFORMING THE SHIPPING LOGISTICS AND I AM DOING THE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESCRIPTION WRITE-UPS. IT IS VERY TOUGH FOR ME TO LET GO OF THESE VINTAGE CAP GUNS. HOWEVER, I TAKE COMFORT KNOWING THEY ARE GOING TO GOOD HOMES AND THEY ...;WILL BE APPRECIATED. PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED JUST LET ME KNOW AND WE WILL WORK IT OUT. CAST IRON CAP GUN TOY 1890 "BUFFALO BILL" BY THE STEVENS TOY COMPANY. You are bidding on an authentic and wonderful, very scarce, Cast Iron Cap Gun Toy, made in America during 1890.DETAILS:NAME: "BUFFALO BILL"MADE: 1890 FIRES: CAPS LOGAN & BEST: B42.1CONDITION: C-9 MAKER: STEVENSRARITY: TWO STAR** (RARE, FIRST STEVENS EDITION.)SIZE: 11 3/4" LONGNOTE: THERE WERE ABOUT SIX VERSIONS OF BUFFALO BILL. THIS ONE IS THE FIRST PRE 1900 AND RAREST WITH NO TRIGGER GUARD.VERY RARE...............SELDOM ENCOUNTERED......INVESTMENT PIECE. WILL ONLY APPRECIATE IN VALUE BECAUSE Of ITS GREAT CONDITION AND FUNCTIONALLY.NOTE: THIS AMERICAN MADE TOY FIRST APPEARED AROUND 1890. NOTE: IT HAS BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR MANY YEARS. THIS IS A "MUST HAVE" PIECE FOR THE SERIOUS COLLECTOR.This 129 year old cast iron Cap Gun named "BUFFALO BILL" is in "C-9" condition with absolutely no cracks, chipping, repairs or modifications. The main spring is tight. The surface patina is typical for this era cap gun. Please examine photos. This cap toy is a fine example of an American Heritage child's cast iron toy. It was manufactured just twenty five years after the end of the Civil War in America. It would make an interesting conversation piece framed and hung on the wall as decorative historical art. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just beginning, this "BUFFALO BILL" rare cap gun would surely complement your collection. This rare TWO STAR** cast iron cap gun toy is well documented. It is referenced in "Cast Iron Toy Guns and Capshooters" by Logan and Best as B42.1.SPECIAL NOTE: THIS LITTLE CAP GUN IS ONE OF THE "CROWN JEWELS" IN MY COLLECTION BECAUSE OF ITS VERY LONG BARREL. MANY BARRELS OF THESE UNIQUE CAP GUNS WERE ACCIDENTALLY BROKEN OFF (CAST IRON BEING BRITTLE) BY THE LITTLE BUCKAROOS WHEN PLAYED WITH. INTACT LONG BARRELED CAP GUNS ARE FAIRLY RARE...............THIS IS ONE OF THE SURVIVORS. NOTE: A little of the original protective japanning finish is still, remarkably, intact. This protective varnish was applied to these vintage cast iron toys by the factory to prevent rust. Small traces of this japanning can be observed on the barrel, the sides and the grips. LOW RESERVEBID WITH CONFIDENCE. You will have a ten day return privilege and I will refund your money (less all shipping, postage and insurance costs) if this item is returned to me undamaged. You must first notify me by email or call me if you wish to discuss the return. I request that your payment be received within ten days after close of the auction. When you use PayPal, I will ship via USPS PRIORITY MAIL within 7 business days. You will only pay my actual cost of shipping. There will be no so called "handling" costs. Shipping for this item is only $13.65. (Very long cap gun. 11 3/4")Yup, I will pay for the shipping insurance
Please remember that my judgment call on something might not be exactly the same as yours. If you have any questions, please contact me before bidding. If I have missed something in the description, listed something that is obviously incorrect or made a serious omission, it was unintentional.... please, just let me know.LOW RESERVEIf you have any questions, please contact me.Thanks and good luck bidding.AND NOW, EBAY RULES:This replica gun contains the colored markings required by law, including a permanently attached orange plug.
THIS REPLICA TOY MEETS THE FOLLOWING EBAY POLICY, FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS:1. THERE IS A BLAZE ORANGE BARREL PLUG PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THIS TOY. 2. THIS TOY CAN'T SHOOT A LETHAL PROJECTILE.3. THIS TOY CAN'T BE ALTERED TO SHOOT A LETHAL PROJECTILE.4. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE.5. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE COMPLETE TOY FOR SALE AS A WHOLE.6. THERE IS AN AMERICAN COIN OR A RULER IN THE PHOTO TO SHOW SCALE.7. THE SELLER IS IN THE UNITED STATES.8. THE BUYER MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER AND RESIDE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.9. THE SELLER WILL ONLY SHIP THIS ITEM TO AN ADDRESS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.10. THIS ITEM, INCLUDING THE FOREGOING EBAY RULES, COMPLIES WITH THE LAWS OF CALIFORNIA. POSTING COMPLETE.
"THANK YOU" TO ALL THE BIDDERS AND WINNERS OF MY VINTAGE CAP GUN EBAY AUCTIONS. SINCE MY STROKE, YOU HAVE BEEN VERY SUPPORTIVE AND CONSIDERATE TO ME. PLEASE CONTINUE TO BE PATIENT. MY WIFE IS PERFORMING THE SHIPPING LOGISTICS AND I AM DOING THE PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESCRIPTION WRITE-UPS. IT IS VERY TOUGH FOR ME TO LET GO OF THESE VINTAGE CAP GUNS. HOWEVER, I TAKE COMFORT KNOWING THEY ARE GOING TO GOOD HOMES AND THEY ...;WILL BE APPRECIATED. PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED JUST LET ME KNOW AND WE WILL WORK IT OUT. CAST IRON CAP GUN TOY 1890 "BUFFALO BILL" BY THE STEVENS TOY COMPANY. You are bidding on an authentic and wonderful, very scarce, Cast Iron Cap Gun Toy, made in America during 1890.DETAILS:NAME: "BUFFALO BILL"MADE: 1890 FIRES: CAPS LOGAN & BEST: B42.1CONDITION: C-9 MAKER: STEVENSRARITY: TWO STAR** (RARE, FIRST STEVENS EDITION.)SIZE: 11 3/4" LONGNOTE: THERE WERE ABOUT SIX VERSIONS OF BUFFALO BILL. THIS ONE IS THE FIRST PRE 1900 AND RAREST WITH NO TRIGGER GUARD.VERY RARE...............SELDOM ENCOUNTERED......INVESTMENT PIECE. WILL ONLY APPRECIATE IN VALUE BECAUSE Of ITS GREAT CONDITION AND FUNCTIONALLY.NOTE: THIS AMERICAN MADE TOY FIRST APPEARED AROUND 1890. NOTE: IT HAS BEEN IN MY COLLECTION FOR MANY YEARS. THIS IS A "MUST HAVE" PIECE FOR THE SERIOUS COLLECTOR.This 129 year old cast iron Cap Gun named "BUFFALO BILL" is in "C-9" condition with absolutely no cracks, chipping, repairs or modifications. The main spring is tight. The surface patina is typical for this era cap gun. Please examine photos. This cap toy is a fine example of an American Heritage child's cast iron toy. It was manufactured just twenty five years after the end of the Civil War in America. It would make an interesting conversation piece framed and hung on the wall as decorative historical art. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just beginning, this "BUFFALO BILL" rare cap gun would surely complement your collection. This rare TWO STAR** cast iron cap gun toy is well documented. It is referenced in "Cast Iron Toy Guns and Capshooters" by Logan and Best as B42.1.SPECIAL NOTE: THIS LITTLE CAP GUN IS ONE OF THE "CROWN JEWELS" IN MY COLLECTION BECAUSE OF ITS VERY LONG BARREL. MANY BARRELS OF THESE UNIQUE CAP GUNS WERE ACCIDENTALLY BROKEN OFF (CAST IRON BEING BRITTLE) BY THE LITTLE BUCKAROOS WHEN PLAYED WITH. INTACT LONG BARRELED CAP GUNS ARE FAIRLY RARE...............THIS IS ONE OF THE SURVIVORS. NOTE: A little of the original protective japanning finish is still, remarkably, intact. This protective varnish was applied to these vintage cast iron toys by the factory to prevent rust. Small traces of this japanning can be observed on the barrel, the sides and the grips. LOW RESERVEBID WITH CONFIDENCE. You will have a ten day return privilege and I will refund your money (less all shipping, postage and insurance costs) if this item is returned to me undamaged. You must first notify me by email or call me if you wish to discuss the return. I request that your payment be received within ten days after close of the auction. When you use PayPal, I will ship via USPS PRIORITY MAIL within 7 business days. You will only pay my actual cost of shipping. There will be no so called "handling" costs. Shipping for this item is only $13.65. (Very long cap gun. 11 3/4")Yup, I will pay for the shipping insurance
Please remember that my judgment call on something might not be exactly the same as yours. If you have any questions, please contact me before bidding. If I have missed something in the description, listed something that is obviously incorrect or made a serious omission, it was unintentional.... please, just let me know.LOW RESERVEIf you have any questions, please contact me.Thanks and good luck bidding.AND NOW, EBAY RULES:This replica gun contains the colored markings required by law, including a permanently attached orange plug.
THIS REPLICA TOY MEETS THE FOLLOWING EBAY POLICY, FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS:1. THERE IS A BLAZE ORANGE BARREL PLUG PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THIS TOY. 2. THIS TOY CAN'T SHOOT A LETHAL PROJECTILE.3. THIS TOY CAN'T BE ALTERED TO SHOOT A LETHAL PROJECTILE.4. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE.5. THE PHOTOS SHOW THE COMPLETE TOY FOR SALE AS A WHOLE.6. THERE IS AN AMERICAN COIN OR A RULER IN THE PHOTO TO SHOW SCALE.7. THE SELLER IS IN THE UNITED STATES.8. THE BUYER MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER AND RESIDE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.9. THE SELLER WILL ONLY SHIP THIS ITEM TO AN ADDRESS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.10. THIS ITEM, INCLUDING THE FOREGOING EBAY RULES, COMPLIES WITH THE LAWS OF CALIFORNIA. POSTING COMPLETE.
