Guns International #: 102908597
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Guns International #: 102908597
Category - Antiques
- Antique Pistols - Percussion
VERY FINE DAY'S PATENT PERCUSSION CANE GUN.
Description: VERY FINE DAY'S PATENT PERCUSSION CANE GUN. These were popular as simple self defense weapons that were undetectable while being right out in the open! This example is typical of Day's canes as it has a browned shaft or barrel measuring 33" to the simple wood handle or grip and has a simple small shotgun bead front sight. There is a photo of this exact type in the classic book Firearms Curiosa by Lewis Winant (out of print, but worth looking for). Winant states: Probably the Day's Patent Cane was the most popular and widely sold of percussion cap canes. It was also a very early one, being patented by John Day, Barnstaple, Devon, England in 1823, British patent #4861. The mechanism was a simple under hammer nearly unseen except for an easily grasped "button" which is the hammer. When pulled down, the folding trigger is exposed as is the nipple with percussion cap. This one has a smooth bore (I believe they were all smooth bore) that measures 28 gauge. Any kind of load- ball, buckshot or buck and ball- would have been very effective at short range. This one is in particularly fine condition with much of the smooth aged brown still on the shaft/barrel. The mechanism works fine and the wood handle is solid and in fine condition. It is marked "Day's" over "Patent" over "JR" and has a small British proof mark on the side of the barrel with the number "30" on the barrel and on the side of the hammer when exposed. Small factory hole through the wood handle probably for a wrist thong or perhaps just a loop of cord to hang the cane when not in use. The muzzle is excellent, so this one probably was used with a muzzle guard of either wood or rubber. Many cane guns are unmarked. Overall, this is a great well marked example. Price: $1,395.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Day's Patent Model: Cane gun Serial Number: 30 Barrel Length: 33 Condition: FINE+ Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102908597
Guns International #: 102908597