VICTORIAN 410 BREECH LOADING SHOT GUN CANE

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Description: This Victorian 410 breech loading gun cane is functional, in extremely fine condition and could be used with ease on a crowded street if it were necessary. The breech-loading mechanism opens the cartridge chamber for quick inserting of the shell by twisting the wrist and pulling backwards. Reversing the motion closes the chamber, readying the gun for firing. Produced as a concealed weapon to be used for self defense and for poaching, the best gun canes were inconspicuous and did not look at all like weapons. The collar on this gun cane is stamped with what appears to be a Spanish patent. The steel shaft has been coated with a material (gutta percha?) to resemble ebony and terminates in a metal tip which is removed for firing. Handle and collar measure 3 x 3-3/4 inches and overall length is 33-1/2 inches.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 410Gun
Condition: very good	Year: mid-1800s to 1910
Height: 33.5 in. (85.09 cm)
Title: VICTORIAN 410 BREECH LOADING SHOT GUN CANE
Materials: steel

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