LEAD HANDGUN ( childs toy or game piece???)

[tokens70]

Hoping someone can help me out with this little lead gun all seems to be solid cast except for the handle, maybe just a casting flaw. Also if any one knows approx. age that would be appreciated, I know I cant be the only one out there who has dug these. As far as age I would guess teens or twenties so if anyone has a better idea as far as age

 

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[Breezie]

Are you sure it is lead? My first thought was a vintage Cracker Jack toy, but not sure. It's a strange grip on the gun, and I'm thinking it could have been a wooden one that destroyed years ago. Cute find, Breezie

 

[warsawdaddy]

I believe it is one of the early water pistols.It had a bulb on the handle that was squeezed and shot water from the barrel.Might be pewter.

 

[tokens70]

Thanks for looking guys, yes it is definitely lead or pewter but im fairly confident it is lead THANKS AGAIN, C

 

[doublet2a]

I believe it is one of the early water pistols.It had a bulb on the handle that was squeezed and shot water from the barrel.Might be pewter.
Yep,, that's it
Look at this link, scroll down to # 11

http://www.bergintoys.com/sp_guns/2004-Oct/


Tim

 

[IronSpike]

I think your date range is correct (early/mid 1900's). Cool squirt gun

 

[DirtyMike]

Hmmm. I never knew. Nice Id.