September 29, 2021 The Bill Myers Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021
This cane gun is in the form and style of a typical under hammer pistol, but has a longer barrel and innovative cane extension. Cane measures 35-3/4" overall with an 8-1/4" two-stage rifled barrel of about .32 caliber. There is a German silver half moon sight at the muzzle and a notched rear sight on the tang. Underhammer percussion mechanism and protruding trigger. Faceted walnut saw handle grip. The cane portion has a steel shroud at the top with a notch for the front sight. Shroud slides over muzzle and a protruding ramrod slides into the bore. CONDITION: Pistol portion retains dark patinas overall, action function well. A small chip is missing on back corner of grip. Cane portion shows scattered flaking and losses to painted surface and scattered marks from use. An interesting adaptation of an underhammer mechanism. DMG