Bamboo Gun Cane
Bamboo Gun Cane
19th Century bamboo walking stick with concealed dagger pepperbox pistol. Bamboo walking stick with metal tip. Handle top carved with bone inlay. 4 shot percussion pepperbox pistol. Trigger in working order. Metal at bottom of the cane is rusted and pitted. No visible maker's marks. 34 1/4" long. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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Bamboo Gun Cane
19th Century bamboo walking stick with concealed dagger pepperbox pistol. Bamboo walking stick with metal tip. Handle top carved with bone inlay. 4 shot percussion pepperbox pistol. Trigger in working order. Metal at bottom of the cane is rusted and pitted. No visible maker's marks. 34 1/4" long. From the collection of a prominent Connecticut family.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
