stillwater
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
that's freakin' unbelievable! Coolest find!
that's freakin' unbelievable! Coolest find!
Rare Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
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Roland58
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
Breezie,
You have done it again, lady! What a terrific find!! And, what a super of job of recognizing what you found!!! I know you just hit the "banner wagon" with the bracelet, but, I am throwing in a vote for this beautifully restored cap pistol. These have GOT to be very rare finds, indeed!
BANNER!!!
Breezie,
You have done it again, lady! What a terrific find!! And, what a super of job of recognizing what you found!!! I know you just hit the "banner wagon" with the bracelet, but, I am throwing in a vote for this beautifully restored cap pistol. These have GOT to be very rare finds, indeed!
BANNER!!!
Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
Thanks Breezie .. Sorry .. I don't mean to steal any thunder from your great find and restoration, but do you know how old the holder might be, and do you think the ball is original to the piece? Seems like the same material, and fits perfectly.
Breezie said:Creskol, Oh, I see now; it was an optical illusion or either my tired eyes LOL. Now that I have the correct perspective on the pic, it looks to be an antique 'shooter marble holder.' Super find, and very rare too!
Thanks HeavyMetal and Still water!
Thanks Breezie .. Sorry .. I don't mean to steal any thunder from your great find and restoration, but do you know how old the holder might be, and do you think the ball is original to the piece? Seems like the same material, and fits perfectly.
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Breezie
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
Oh, Creskol, this post is big enough for the both of us
and I don't mind at all; actually, I think your find will enhance it. I am not 100% sure that it is a shooter marble holder, but I think it is, and the marble is original to the piece. Do you think it is lead or pot metal?
creskol said:Breezie said:Creskol, Oh, I see now; it was an optical illusion or either my tired eyes LOL. Now that I have the correct perspective on the pic, it looks to be an antique 'shooter marble holder.' Super find, and very rare too!
Thanks HeavyMetal and Still water!
Thanks Breezie .. Sorry .. I don't mean to steal any thunder from your great find and restoration, but do you know how old the holder might be, and do you think the ball is original to the piece? Seems like the same material, and fits perfectly.
Oh, Creskol, this post is big enough for the both of us
and I don't mind at all; actually, I think your find will enhance it. I am not 100% sure that it is a shooter marble holder, but I think it is, and the marble is original to the piece. Do you think it is lead or pot metal?
Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
It seems fairly dense and heavy to be pot metal, but I suppose it could be.
Breezie said:creskol said:Breezie said:Creskol, Oh, I see now; it was an optical illusion or either my tired eyes LOL. Now that I have the correct perspective on the pic, it looks to be an antique 'shooter marble holder.' Super find, and very rare too!
Thanks HeavyMetal and Still water!
Thanks Breezie .. Sorry .. I don't mean to steal any thunder from your great find and restoration, but do you know how old the holder might be, and do you think the ball is original to the piece? Seems like the same material, and fits perfectly.
Oh, Creskol, this post is big enough for the both of us
It seems fairly dense and heavy to be pot metal, but I suppose it could be.
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Breezie
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
Roland, thank you for the kudos and the Banner Vote. Yes, these Sambo Cap Guns are very rare, and the originals are selling for around $250.00, which is alot of cha-ching for a tiny toy gun. Remember TheCannonballGuy is the one who turned it into a swan from an ugly duckling. Breezie
Roland58 said:Breezie,
You have done it again, lady! What a terrific find!! And, what a super of job of recognizing what you found!!! I know you just hit the "banner wagon" with the bracelet, but, I am throwing in a vote for this beautifully restored cap pistol. These have GOT to be very rare finds, indeed!
BANNER!!!
Roland, thank you for the kudos and the Banner Vote. Yes, these Sambo Cap Guns are very rare, and the originals are selling for around $250.00, which is alot of cha-ching for a tiny toy gun. Remember TheCannonballGuy is the one who turned it into a swan from an ugly duckling.
Breezie
Roland58
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Yeah, when I said "beautifully restored", that was directed toward TCG. I certainly hope he takes the time to fill everyone's request for the specifics on how the electrolysis was accomplished....I know I am interested. A simple hand drawn schematic and some procedural details would be wonderful! Please, please, please?
Breezie said:Roland58 said:Breezie,
You have done it again, lady! What a terrific find!! And, what a super of job of recognizing what you found!!! I know you just hit the "banner wagon" with the bracelet, but, I am throwing in a vote for this beautifully restored cap pistol. These have GOT to be very rare finds, indeed!
BANNER!!!
Roland, thank you for the kudos and the Banner Vote. Yes, these Sambo Cap Guns are very rare, and the originals are selling for around $250.00, which is alot of cha-ching for a tiny toy gun. Remember TheCannonballGuy is the one who turned it into a swan from an ugly duckling.
Yeah, when I said "beautifully restored", that was directed toward TCG. I certainly hope he takes the time to fill everyone's request for the specifics on how the electrolysis was accomplished....I know I am interested. A simple hand drawn schematic and some procedural details would be wonderful! Please, please, please?
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
Nicely done.
Nicely done.
{Sentinel}
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What a knockout Iron signal find!!! This is why its always good to dig those big iron signals, that is a TERRIFIC piece of Americana, congrats Breezie!
What a knockout Iron signal find!!! This is why its always good to dig those big iron signals, that is a TERRIFIC piece of Americana, congrats Breezie!
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West Jersey Detecting
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
Fantastic post! I think that gun should be up on top!
Fantastic post! I think that gun should be up on top!
teleman 2525
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
truly one very great find better then old coins its cool history and super job by all on the restore
truly one very great find better then old coins its cool history and super job by all on the restore
Roland58
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Well, then let's see some banner votes!! Between the discovery/recognition and outstanding restoration, not to mention the rarity........this item deserves a BANNER VOTE!
Neil in West Jersey said:
Well, then let's see some banner votes!! Between the discovery/recognition and outstanding restoration, not to mention the rarity........this item deserves a BANNER VOTE!
Crazy to see what was under that blob of rust, huh? 
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Great restoration CBG...congrats on the find Breezie.
What was used as the conducting solution during this process?
Awesome stuff.
NJ
Great restoration CBG...congrats on the find Breezie.
What was used as the conducting solution during this process?
Awesome stuff.
NJ
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Re: Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
Roland, Neil in West Jersey, Teleman and others : Thank you for the Banner votes. Yes, Sambo would look sweet among the coins & buttons on the banner, and would fulfill Gypsy Heart's(Queen of Rust) thoughts of having some 'rusty iron' on the Banner.
Sambo is certainly rare and different, plus has the Black American flare. Grouping this with my Slave Trade Bracelet, it seems unusal pieces follow me home!
Nana, Mcogan, Sentinel, TommNJ, and DMN thank you for the kudos I appreciate you taking your time to post.
NJ, TheCannonballGuy can tell you exactly what he used, but I think it was water & Arm/Hammer Washing Powder.
I've posted a pic I made from Charles W. Best book, Cast Iron Toy Pistols. Sambo is on page 124
Again, thank you for your support Breezie
Roland58 said:
Roland, Neil in West Jersey, Teleman and others : Thank you for the Banner votes. Yes, Sambo would look sweet among the coins & buttons on the banner, and would fulfill Gypsy Heart's(Queen of Rust) thoughts of having some 'rusty iron' on the Banner.
Sambo is certainly rare and different, plus has the Black American flare. Grouping this with my Slave Trade Bracelet, it seems unusal pieces follow me home! Nana, Mcogan, Sentinel, TommNJ, and DMN thank you for the kudos I appreciate you taking your time to post.
N.J.THer said:
NJ, TheCannonballGuy can tell you exactly what he used, but I think it was water & Arm/Hammer Washing Powder.
I've posted a pic I made from Charles W. Best book, Cast Iron Toy Pistols. Sambo is on page 124
Again, thank you for your support
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Thanks...I've only used salt water but with results like these I may have to try A&H.
NJ
Thanks...I've only used salt water but with results like these I may have to try A&H.
NJ
lookindown
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Re: Rare Sambo Cap Gun-1897-Before & After Pics
I cant believe what was under that crud......outstanding.....I like finds like this that you don't see every day. You have made some great finds lately.....hope your good luck continues.
I cant believe what was under that crud......outstanding.....I like finds like this that you don't see every day. You have made some great finds lately.....hope your good luck continues.
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