Bidspirit auction | Squirrel Animated Cap Pistol

Squirrel Animated Cap Pistol - By the Ives, Blakeslee Company. Patented Late 1870's - 5 1/4” Long. This is an exceedingly scarce piece and it is considered by toy gun collectors to be one they seek to acquire. All known examples are made of brass. This piece has a very fancy pedigree.