Cap Guns: With Values - Couverture souple

Dundas, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0887409601 ISBN 13 : 9780887409608

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 1997

Synopsis

This new book is everything the toy gun collector could ever wish for, with over 600 full-color photographs of cap guns and gun accessories and a current value guide! Cap guns have been mass-produced since the post-Civil War era, made of wood, lead and iron. Designs were unusual; some guns pictured in this book even had two-and three-dimensional figures, or were animated with moving figures! In the 20th century toy guns became realistic models, of cast iron, wood, composition, and plastic. Since 1950, most toy cap guns continue to be made of plastic or die-cast material. Cap guns from the Baby Boomer era of 1940-1965 are currently the most popular with collectors. Guns shown in this book reveal the public fascination with cowboys and westerns, from Roy Rogers and Gene Autry to Hopalong Cassidy and the Lone Ranger. The glamorous guns of this period featured character names, shiny finishes, fancy plastic grips, and holster sets with sparkling stones and studs. Interest in toy guns has grown tremendously in the past few years. Demand far exceeds what is currently available for purchase as cap guns become one of the hottest collectibles among antique toy enthusiasts.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

James Dundas, a college professor in Macon County, Michigan, is an avid collector of historic toys. He is also the author of the book Whistles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0887409601
• ISBN 13: 9780887409608
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible