Replica Flint Lock Toy Gun

[Metal Illness]

Can anyone help with an ID on this little cool relic. I found it along with the 2 LCs on the same hunt. Use the LCs for size reference, there are no marks identifying the maker/manufacturer. This was found at an existing home site built in 1831.

thanks for the help, Bill

 

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[coinman123]

It looks to be from the late 19th Century, I'm guessing lead toy of some sort, but it could be a game piece of some sort but I'm not sure about that.

There is a person who makes miniature guns, on an unrelated note I was going through his website and noticed that he uses a silver quarter for size, I thought that was cool.



Very Interesting Find, Coinman123,

 

[Metal Illness]

Thanks coinman. I wish I could get a definitive ID. Who knows? game piece, part of a toy soldier set??

 

[DCMatt]

eBay item number: 391001159722


DCMatt

 

[Metal Illness]

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eBay item number: 391001159722


DCMatt

That is stunningly similar! Some differences though.

 

[DCMatt]

That is stunningly similar! Some differences though.

Not 100% the same but you get the idea. Your little gun has been in the ground for a while, but IMO the relic is closer to 1950 than 1850.

Still a pretty cool find though...

DCMatt

 

[Metal Illness]

Thanks Matt, that's more info than I had been able to find. I'm in agreement with you on time frame. The e-bay seller didn't give any manufacturer's information though. Yea it is a cool relic! I think it is pretty awesome.

Thanks again, Bill

 

[goldenoldie]

It looks to be from the late 19th Century, I'm guessing lead toy of some sort, but it could be a game piece of some sort but I'm not sure about that.

There is a person who makes miniature guns, on an unrelated note I was going through his website and noticed that he uses a silver quarter for size, I thought that was cool.

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Very Interesting Find, Coinman123,

Hi coinman123 the toy gun that you have looks to be a water pistol. They use to have a small rubber on the but that was filled with water .I found one smiler to yours on the beach over hear this year.I will post a pic. regards