Overview
A miniature die-cast cap gun modeled after the classic Remington double-barrel derringer, featuring a unique 'cartridge loading' mechanism.
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Preliminary identification
Nichols Dyna-Mite Derringer Toy Cap Gun Set, c.1958
Photo reference
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Story
Texas in the late 1950s was the epicenter of the toy world's obsession with the Wild West, and Nichols Industries was the king of the frontier.
Maker / Origin
Talley Nichols founded his company in a garage and turned it into a manufacturing powerhouse known for the 'Stallion' line of cap guns.
Condition & Value
The die-cast metal shows minor surface oxidation and 'pitting' consistent with age, but the engraving remains sharp. While the gun itself is common, the presence of the original box insert and the Stallion cap box significantly increases the value to collectors.
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