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ITEM NUMBER: AJ2041
Remington Rimfire Cane Gun with Dog's Head Handle
$15,000
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Highly desirable E. Remington & Sons Thomas Patent rimfire cane gun with "dog's head" handle and rare bead front. 32 RF, 25" round barrel, black finish, gutta percha grip, serial #790.
The Remington Percussion Cane Gun was patented by John F. Thomas, Remington's master mechanic, on 9 February 1858. These canes were one of the first civilian firearms produced by Remington, and they were the only major American manufacturer to produce one. It is estimated that between 1858 and 1866 only 500 of the percussion cane guns were manufactured, with many of them later being converted to .32 Rimfire. This example is one of approximately 2,000 originally manufactured in .32 RF. Along with that, this particular example has the "dog's head" handle, which is fashioned out of black toned gutta percha. Though the "dog's head" handle is not necessarily the scarcest handle variation seen on these canes, it is often cited as the most desirable. There is a silver band on the upper/grip portion of the cane. It has also been fitted with an iron band 2 inches back from the muzzle that has a bead front sight. The shaft is sleeved in similar black gutta percha as the handle. The shaft is tipped with an iron ferrule at the muzzle which is marked Thomas patent marks, Remington address, and "790".
Condition: Borer is frosted with light pitting and visible rifling. Fine, with much of the gutta percha showing an attractively aged chocolate brown tone, a few scattered minor handling marks, and the tip refinished with recut markings. Mechanically excellent.
This antique cane gun is mechanically functional but should not be fired due to its age and potential risks. Like many from its era, it lacks caliber markings, so any caliber reference is speculative.
PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Connecticut, United States
SIZE: 32RF 25" round barrel
