In this listing we are offering an interesting & scarce Hubley Toy Company "STAR" cast iron toy cap pistol. This toy was made circa 1920 or so by the Hubley Toy Co. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. An example of this cap pistol is listed as # S32 & illustrated on page 134 in the 1973 edition of the Charles Best "Cast Iron Toy Pistols" book.
The example we are offering has a dark, rich, & appealing patina from age. The hammer where the caps were popped has light surface rust. The flat spring has plenty of tension. However, the spring will not catch when the hammer is pulled back.
The length is listed in the Charles Best book as 3 3/4 inches long & this matches with our measurement which is also 3 3/4 inches long. The weight is 2.2 ounces.
Please examine the photos closely and purchase based on your own judgement as to condition and value.
This item is inventory #11,465.
Shipping is free only to addresses within the United States and available only to addresses within the United States.
NOTE: In compliance with eBay rules this antique TOY cap pistol has been plugged with a blaze orange plug. This replica gun contains the colored markings required by law, including a permanently attached orange plug. This antique TOY cap pistol was NOT made to fire a projectile & it CANNOT be altered to fire bullets, or ammunition, or lethal projectiles of any kind. This antique TOY cap pistol is located in the United States & it will only be sold to residents of the United States & shipped to addresses in the United States. This antique TOY cap pistol can only be sold to buyers above the age of 18. All of the pictures in this listing have been taken & uploaded by me & are NOT stock photos. This antique TOY cap pistol is shown as a whole in its entirety in several different views. We have carefully adhered to all eBay requirements in listing this item.