Derringer find

[Hill Billy]

Found this little gun detecting and got the big eyes when it came out of the ground.I then realized it was a toy cap gun.They don't make toys like this anymore.Anyone know how old this gun might be?

 

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[Evolution]

I found this earlier this year. Probably a piece of the same thing. Nice find.

 

[Wetgreenie]

That is a nice one...(top)
I could only guess late 50's to mid 60's

The bottom one could have been a real one....It rusted away.

 

[Southern_Boy]

wow! Have no idea...wouldnt be surprised to hear it dates back to the 1920 to 1930's..Looks like a lot of detail whent into making that toy!

 

[Admiral de Salee]

I would guess 1955 - 1960 on the Hubley cap gun. That's an excellent example for having been in the ground!
Those were around when I was an urchin. That's a "higher-end" cap gun than a lot of the ones that were around back then.
If you research antique cap guns (you probably already started), I expect yours would be worth at least 20 bucks. I'm pulling that out of my ear, I don't have any idea of typical values, just think your derringer is a nice one.

All I've gotten is a barrel and a receiver/cylinder part, from different locations and completely different cap guns.

 

[Hill Billy]

I would guess 1955 - 1960 on the Hubley cap gun. That's an excellent example for having been in the ground!
Those were around when I was an urchin. That's a "higher-end" cap gun than a lot of the ones that were around back then.
If you research antique cap guns (you probably already started), I expect yours would be worth at least 20 bucks. I'm pulling that out of my ear, I don't have any idea of typical values, just think your derringer is a nice one.

All I've gotten is a barrel and a receiver/cylinder part, from different locations and completely different cap guns.

Thanks Admiral,I just noticed the H on the handle.Was wondering how you knew who the manufacturer was.I will research Huber and see what I can find.

 

[Natman]

I don't know how old it is, but here's one just like it on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Early-Vintage-H...Z720QQcmdZViewItemQQisPrinterFriendlyZ1QQpvZ2

Nat

 

[jeff of pa]

COOL !

Mine from a few years ago.

 

[nebstater]

I would guess 1955 - 1960 on the Hubley cap gun. That's an excellent example for having been in the ground!
Those were around when I was an urchin. That's a "higher-end" cap gun than a lot of the ones that were around back then.
If you research antique cap guns (you probably already started), I expect yours would be worth at least 20 bucks. I'm pulling that out of my ear, I don't have any idea of typical values, just think your derringer is a nice one.

All I've gotten is a barrel and a receiver/cylinder part, from different locations and completely different cap guns.

Thanks Admiral, I just noticed the H on the handle.Was wondering how you knew who the manufacturer was.I will research Huber and see what I can find.

You're right on, on the age of the cap gun. I had one just like the one in the picture when I was a kid in the early '50's. A nice reminder of time long gone.

 

[jeff of pa]

it's HALCO Circa 1959


The Leslie Henry Co.Inc., Mt. Vernon, NY.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Leslie-Henry-Halco-Derringer-Cap-Pistol-Toy-Gun-in-Hols_W0QQitemZ110182188928QQihZ001QQcategoryZ720QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Hill Billy]

Cool find Jeff, The one I found doesn't open up so I don't know how it was loaded.Unless it was a single shot.

 

[jeff of pa]

Cool find Jeff, The one I found doesn't open up so I don't know how it was loaded.Unless it was a single shot.

The Bullet (CAP) may be stuck in yours.

 

[jeff of pa]

Get some WD-40 or other Spray Lube & work it loose.

This is what I had to do.

 

[comfyinvermont]

Hey Hill Billy, Nice find. I had one around 1955 that was just like the one you found. Congrats...Lance

 

[Hill Billy]

The bullet cap must be missing.I pulled the hammer back but no bullet.Oh well, to be in the ground that long I'm surprised it's in that good of shape anyway.

 

[jeff of pa]

The bullet cap must be missing.I pulled the hammer back but no bullet.Oh well, to be in the ground that long I'm surprised it's in that good of shape anyway.

Yes that "White Metal" holds up good.

 

[packerbacker]

Neat find!

 

[Knipper]

the bottom rusted away one was a Nichols Derringer (my favorite as a young boy in the 50's)

 

[civilman1]

That's a cool find HB....and these guy's are right,they don't make them like they used to.I like it,nice find.HH!!

 

[River Rat]

W W! Man, that derringer is really in good shape...neat find, Congrats!

RR