Vintage 1939-1950 Hubley Pirate Cap Pistol Cast Iron & Diecast Toy Gun #265 VG

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Pair of Hubley "Pirate" Flintlock Cap Pistol No. 265Hubley Mfg., Lancaster, PA. Diecast/cast iron (Best/Logan, P16.1). Approx. 9-3/8” long. Circa 1939-50.This classic side-by-side flintlock style cap gun is a transitional piece with a heavy die-cast frame and cast iron double hammers & trigger (so it bridges the period between prewar cast iron guns and postwar die-cast). Designed in the mid-1930s, it saw brisk prewar sales in the late 30s but production was stopped by the war-time metal shortages. It was successfully reissued in the postwar years with production ending about 1950. A single mammoth cap (or single cap torn off a roll) can be loaded in each pan. Hammers are separately cocked and can be fired one at a time by the single trigger (making this a single action pistol).This gun is in very good condition and working well. Both hammers cock and fire separately, each with a strong hammer fall. This gun has been fired and shows minor surface rust and flash marks/cap wear around the hammers and cap pans. The nickel finish is clean with no corrosion or pitting. The rivet on the left hammer shows some light surface rust. The original white plastic grips are clean with no cracks or breaks with only very slight separation at the top (see photos) but none of the excessive warping commonly found on these guns. The original wood ramrod is intact under the barrel.A fine example of this transitional Hubley cap gun and a great addition to any collection.Very Good+ conditionReferences: Cast Iron Toy Guns And Capshooters by Samuel H. Logan and Charles W. Best, 1990, This gun is pictured on page 112 and listed as P16.1.Note: The grid in the photos is made up of 1 inch squares to show dimensions.NOTE: This TOY is NOT Dangerous!. It does not fire dangerous projectiles and can not be modified to do so. It has an orange barrel plug that COMPLIES with ALL eBay REGULATIONS. This TOY is NOT a replica gun BUT even so, eBay has required I add this disclaimer: This replica gun contains the colored markings required by law, including a permanently attached orange plug. There is NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!!! (sorry, that includes you too CANADA) . Please contact me with any questions.See my other auctions and eBay store for more toy guns and accessories.NO RESERVEALL FORMS OF PAYPAL PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT AND WISH TO MAIL YOUR PAYMENT PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BID OR PURCHASE. NOTE: FOR COMBINED SHIPPING (all items in one box) PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT UNTIL I HAVE SENT A COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE.US BUYERS –Choice of USPS Parcel Select or Priority Mail.NO International Shipping.All US shipping includes Delivery Confirmation tracking service (number will be posted on Order Details page). IF YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS that is on file with PayPal is NOT CORRECT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. You will be responsible for additional shipping charges if an item is returned for incorrect address.COMBINED SHIPPING Explained : If you win or buy multiple items, I always combine shipping costs. I put all of your items in one box and you pay for whatever that weighs (saves money and cardboard). Because of the variety of items I sell, my listings are not set up to automatically calculate combined shipping (the eBay checkout will just keep adding up individual fees). FOR COMBINED SHIPPING, PLEASE DO NOT Check Out and MAKE INSTANT PAYMENT UNTIL I SEND A COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE. Note: USPS First Class rates only apply to packages under 13 oz.FEEDBACK : I always reply to feedback. I will leave feedback after you receive your item, are happy with it and leave feedback for me. If you have ANY PROBLEMS with your purchase or my service, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY so that the PROBLEM CAN BE RESOLVED. read more

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