With the new ruling by e-bay that each toy gun must have an ORANGE BLAZE GUN PLUG before it can be sold. I had my auction stopped.I know I am not the only one to have had this problem. I learned the hard way I...
If the manufacturer of your vintage CAP GUN is NOT marked/stamped on the gun, you can identify the maker by their MEDALLION LOGO. Here is a list pictures of the major Die Cast CAP GUN makers of the 1950’s in...
How can I tell if my vintage Cap Gun is DIE CAST or CAST IRON? Here is a very simple, yet effective way to tell the difference: Cast Iron is MAGNETIC and Die Cast is NOT. If a MAGNET sticks to your Cap Gun it...
Cap Guns with an 'H' within a diamond were distributed by Halco, NOT Hubley. The Hubley Logo Medallion is a STAR (generally painted red) within a circle. Actually Halco, which is the he J. Halpern Company of...
Is it legal to sell old toy cap guns or replica guns? The answer is Yes, but there is something you need to know first. In 1988 the Federal Government passed a law that states It shall be unlawful for any...
This reference guide is very good. Only 2000 copies were made, and signed , and numbered. I have copy 264, and I am happy about it. Alibris found it for me. I am learning by choice about cast iron toy pistols...
The most misunderstood aspect of cap pistols for newcomers is the material from which the toy was fabricated. Cast iron is just that, iron. It is magnetic. A refrigerator or other magnet will be attracted to...
Hello: I no longer have my guides, but if you are going to get good information on toy cap guns, diecast, cast iron, or otherwise the subject book is the one that will give you the best information. So much so...
Concerning my previous matter on this subject, here is a picture of the book you want. At this time Feb 12, 2006 on eBay their is one of these books, running a search will get you to it. 5 days to go.Here is...
When buying a cap gun, ask questions.If the ad states it works, ask if it works when you pull the trigger. Does it use caps and if so,does the cap gun work with the caps. If the cylinder rotates ask if it...