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The Nichols Stallion 32 was the third Stallion in
the series. The goals for having several different sizes were (1) making it fit
every kid's hand and (2) making it affordable for Santa! (or the kid's
allowance, though in those days, most kids didn't have a large
allowance)
The Stallion 32 Cap Gun is really a fine looking gun and was
also plated with the same "triple chrome" plating that its big brother, the
Stallion 45 used.
In my opinion, this gun is the smallest of the Stallion series
that really looks like a real "Old West" gun. Reason? The smaller Stallion 22
has a barrel that is a little weird and is flattened. It also only holds 5
bullets and this one holds 6.
After you see the Stallion 32, remember that there
are quite a few other Stallions on this website, but the
Stallion 300 Saddle Gun is listed under "Rifles."
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It's probably impossible to have a finer 32 than
this example (or a better photo) furnished by Ken Thompson. It's actually hard
to take photos of cap pistols, as the flash wants to go back into the lens and
lighting is difficult. Thanks Ken! |
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Now isn't this a nice
example of a Jacksonville Stallion 32 and box?
It doesn't get much nicer
than this one.
Another thanks to Ken Thompson!
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This one still uses the
same bullets as the 38 and came out in 1955 before the move to Jacksonville.
Originally it was pretty inexpensive, but now?
Now one as good
as the one pictured above will set you back as much as supper at a very nice
restaurant with your family. With a perfect box, you can easily pay 60%
more!
Pictured at right: Serious
ammo for the serious gunslinger!
Photo by Jamie Linford
Collecting the boxes is more difficult than you
might imagine. The cardboard used in them is quite fragile and every little
crease or tear lessens the value of the box. I hate to think of how many I
probably stepped on!
(Dan Dozier of Toy Tent makes some of the most remarkable
reproduction boxes you will ever see. The artwork is fantastic and the quality
of the boxes is a full 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. See
Toy Tent on our Dealers Page.)
When I first
started collecting Nichols Cap Guns I didn't care much for collecting the
boxes, but now that I see others collecting them and how scarce and valuable
they are, I think I will pay more attention. The same goes for
holsters!
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How's this for a "FEW"
Tophand caps? A whole case!
Photo congratulations to Robert
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Isn't this a positively
gorgeous photo of the barrel of a Stallion 32? Wannabe photographers, LEARN
FROM THIS MAN. Use your macro setting on your camera to its fullest capability.
Hey, we're preserving history folks!
Thanks Joe Chapman for the
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When you have found a Stallion 32, here is what
to look for (in no particular order): (1) Is it unfired? (2) When you pull the
trigger, does the cylinder rotate and the hammer come back?—WHATEVER you
do, don't let it actually "fire" as this metal is "Antique Metal" and it might
break-thus ruining your day. Put your finger or something less valuable (!) in
front of the hammer to make it land softly! (3) Does the loading gate door stay
closed when you close it, as this is a friction fit? (4) Are there any bullets?
(5) How is the plating on the gun? (6) Are the grips chipped or broken? (7) Can
you get it for a song? If you can, then we need your singing coach! (8) Is
there a box involved?
If you are just getting a Stallion 32, then good for you. Now,
go after the rest of the collection and GOOD HUNTING! |
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Stallion 32 Carded
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I just
have to think that these Stallion 32s that were carded—instead of put in
boxes—were to conserve on the expense when sales of Cap Guns got really
tight. However, I can tell you that when I watched the shrinking of some of the
parts in plastic, it was really amazing. Uncle Talley even threw his wallet
into the machine once and it wrapped it all in plastic. By the time he finished
pulling the little threads of plastic off of the twenty dollar bill in the
wallet, one of them had gotten embedded into the bill and that's where the
government got the idea to put a strand into our new
currency. :-)
All
photos thanks to Rich Hall |
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Nichols G-32
Gold Plated Stallion
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Though "seeing is believing,"
this is still a controversial gun. It would seem that this G-32 Stallion is the
real thing. I am not positive, but it seems so, so I will put it here.
These photos
actually came from a couple of sources and the people are quite reliable.
Anyway, it sure is a valuable Cap Gun!!! |
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Here is another
presentation model G-32, but this one comes with a box. Notice it is signed by
my Uncle Talley! I should have been smart enough to have him sign all of my
stuff too.
Photo contribution from Jim Mair
Here is a photo of a display rack for the
Stallion 45 MK-II AND the Stallion 32. You'd be surprised at how rare these
are. This is the first Stallion 32 rack I have seen like this one.
This photo is by
Belinda Quan from Chuck Quinn's collection.
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Nichols Blued
Stallion 32
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Here is a rather rare version
of the Stallion 32 that was obviously produced in the later years.
Photos thanks
to:
Jamie Linford,
one of our
advertisers. |
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Above we find
the blued (or black?) Stallion 32 and underneath we see one that is blued, but
in the "Notch-It" series.
Photos thanks to: Chuck Quinn.
Here is what you can do if
you really would like to customize a Stallion 32. He calls this one the "Doc
Holliday" version. Very nice, huh?
Thanks to John Stuart for the nice
photo.
These two photos show a
dealer's display back when 39 cents was worth some money!
Thanks to John
Iannuzzi for the photos.
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