CIRCA 1830 JOHN DAY PATENT CAP & BALL PERCUSSION GUN CANE/PISTOL OR RIFLE

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Description: This circa 1830 cap and ball gun cane is extremely versatile---it may be used either as a pistol or a rifle. Patented in 1823 by John Day of Barnstaple, England who was considered to be the first to develop a percussion cap lock mechanism for a gun cane. This mechanism was also the most popular cap and ball cane. The partially wooden handle measures 7-7/8 x 5 inches and overall length is 36-1/2 inches.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: JohnDayPatent
Condition: very good	Year: c. 1830
Height: 36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Title: CIRCA 1830 JOHN DAY PATENT CAP & BALL PERCUSSION GUN CANE/PISTOL OR RIFLE
Materials: steel, wood

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