Pewter gun?

[408_Dirt_Fisher]

Good Evening All-

Just got back from doing a little detecting.

Found this little guy, I think it is part of a pewter or lead gun, looks like it is the cylinder and hammer.

Anyway to date it? Not much to work with, but any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ben

 

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[Tony in SC]

Could be pot metal ? Small even for a toy. I'd say very early 1900's.

 

[olroy70]

Could be pot metal ? Small even for a toy. I'd say very early 1900's.

I have a very small toy gun,, will hunt it up and post a pic

 

[creskol]

it might be part of an antique bulb-type squirt gun.

 

[nhbenz]

Good one Creskol! I’d never heard of them, but I think you’re right:


Photo from this listing; https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/25035462_vintage-1930s-depression-era-toy-metal-squirt-gun

 

[A2coins]

cool find for sure

 

[408_Dirt_Fisher]

That could be it! Thanks for the info. Found it in my backyard in the same area that I found a Buggy Tag from the 1800s.

 

[Doubter in MD]

The people in this forum never cease to amaze me. I'm pretty sure Creskol nailed it and nhbenz actually posted a picture of the model. It sure looks like it matches the remnant very closely. Great work!