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By sheilann, 20 February, 2015

Description

This is a Nichols Derringer Cap gun made in USA-use only stallion and nichols pellets!
Short summary i got from the Nicoles cap gun page.
This derringer was one of very few Nichols "shell firing" guns - sort of their answer to Mattel's Shootin' Shell line. This one came with three-piece bullets (a shell, a casing, and a red "pellet" tip). The red pellet was the piece that was actually propelled out of the barrel. Though the gun has two barrels, only one is hollow and functional. These days, a single three-piece bullet is worth more than the gun itself. We only jave the gun and it is in excellent condition. Used

Category

Antique Toys

Medium

We are unsure.

Distinguishing marks

Hourse on the barrel release button. Capital Letter N on handle grip-both sides. Derringer on opposite side of barrel release button. Nichols.......USA on o.e side of barrel and Use only Stallion Caps and Nichols Pellets.

Condition

Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item

3 3/4 inches long from one end to another

Weight

Approximately 5 ounces

History

This derringer was one of very few Nichols "shell firing" guns - sort of their answer to Mattel's Shootin' Shell line. This one came with three-piece bullets (a shell, a casing, and a red "pellet" tip). The red pellet was the piece that was actually propelled out of the barrel. Though the gun has two barrels, only one is hollow and functional. These days, a single three-piece bullet is worth more than the gun itself.

For Sale?

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Re: Antique Nichols Cap Gun

We are hoping to know a little more history of this particular cap gun. Year and so on and also how much it was worth brand new and how much it is worth now.