Guns International #: 102920870
Seller's Inventory #: 234067

Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Percussion

Category
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Antique Rifles - Percussion

DAY’S PATENT Antique British Proofed UNDERHAMMER .54 Percussion CANE GUN Light & Effective “POACHER’S GUN”

Description:
DAY’S PATENT Antique British Proofed UNDERHAMMER .54 Percussion CANE GUN   

Light & Effective “POACHER’S GUN”

Here we present an antique Day’s Patent Underhammer Percussion Cane Gun manufactured circa the mid-1800s. The firing system is known as a “Day’s Patent” ignition system patented in 1823 by John Day. The common accessory of the Victorian gentleman was a cane, walking stick, or umbrella. Even farmers used canes and were used to dispatch game such as rabbits in the brush and tall grass.

Many were crafted during the late percussion era (1840-70), but most are from the early cartridge era (late 1850) and onwards. Often referred to as poacher’s guns, the high cost of these “canes” put them far beyond the reach of common people, and were instead carried by the wealthy, who may have used them for occasional opportunistic hunting. However, as with swordsticks and blades hidden within umbrellas (and parasols for the ladies), the cane guns served as deadly concealed weapons for a gentleman who didn’t want to carry a pistol within his jacket, or the scoundrel who desired an element of surprise at his side.
The overall condition is good. Gray patina throughout. The action will go to full-cock but does not reliably hold the position. The bore is smooth and in good condition. The wooden grip shows much use and has a stable split but is otherwise solid. Birmingham proofs.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 28 inches.

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1500

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Antique: Yes