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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF
HOPALONG CASSIDY CAP GUNS, MADE BY A LOT OF COMPANIES THAT ARE SCATTERED
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To millions of kids watching TV in the 50's there
wasn't a bigger hero in the world than Hopalong Cassidy. William Boyd played
the part and every part of the show was not only a "Western," but it was full
of morality. The emphasis wasn't on spilling blood. The emphasis was that Good
will always triumph over Wrong and that Evil had to be rooted out by our
heroes.
These days, though there are still events like the "Hopalong
Cassidy Festival" in Cambridge, Ohio (See our Events Page), the memories are
fading. These Cap Guns, however, still command a pretty good price and some of
the collections and examples are among the highest priced of antique toy
guns.
I
hope that if you have any nice photos of Hopalong Cassidy Cap Guns or
memorabilia, you will send some to me. Thanks! —MN
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TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM
ON THIS WEBSITE!
There
are over 8,000 pages (including those from thumbnails—and the site is
still growing!) on this website that will give you more information plus BIGGER
PHOTOS!
Huge Mark X
International Set
CLICK ON THIS THUMBNAIL TO GO TO THE
PARENT PAGE FOR THIS ITEM.
(then go find it!) |
| WE HAVE LOTS OF BRANDS OF CAP GUNS BESIDES
JUST NICHOLS ON THIS WEBSITE. |
PLEASE HELP!
There won't be any "Art Trade Fair
Shows" this year because of the COVID-19 virus, so I won't be able to sell my
glass ornaments at those shows. And money is tight for the USA (Pray for our
leaders and Jesus said "Pray for those who would spitefully use you."...so with
money tight it's just a hope that we can receive contributions.
Believe me, even small contributions help! This is the only
site where you are likely to find most of the Cap Guns ever made. The site will
always be free to use, but it's not free for me.
YOU CAN CLICK BELOW TO HELP OUT!
(Contritubutions start at
only $10, but you can make it more if you can afford it.)
(And we
absolute refuse to put you on a
mailing list or sell your e-mail address.)
Thank you "History Buffs &
Collectors"—Mike Nichols, Texas |
This is so rare
it practically doesn't exist. This is a 23-inch long Hopalong Cassidy plastic
rifle. There is no maker's mark but it was made by Marx. A Very Rare
Find!
Thanks to Dave Klahn
John Bray, master
modeler made this model in wood of a Wyandotte Hoppy cap gun. The size is 2-1
scale. Twice as large as the original. Notice the Nichols 45 for reference. He
also made a copy of the Schmidt Roy. You can see the top of it in the photo.
Both guns are unique and are one of a kind. This was at the Greensboro Toy Gun
Show held in Sept. By the way, the Hoppy holster was custom made by John to
match. John handcarved the engraving and he told me, "I will never do it
again." It took him 3 years to make the gun and holster. It's not technically a
Cap Gun, but it surely is interesting.
Submitted by Don
Raker
This isn't a Cap Gun, but it is quite rare and unusual. A
FLASHLIGHT GUN! Hoppy (William Boyd) marketed better than anybody. This is from
TOPPER.
Photo by Scott McCollum
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Hopalong Cassidy
Gold Revolver
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This is one of the most prized Hopalong Cassidy
Cap Guns by George Schmidt. Besides the high-quality gold finish, it has full
engraving and really nice Hoppy black grips.
Many thanks to Jim Schleyer of
Western Toy Guns (what we in the hobby refer to as Backyard
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And here is
the box that went with this rare Cap Gun.
The gun is rare enough, but I
think the box is worth more.
CLICK ON THE BOX TO
SEE A BIGGER VIEW.
Thanks to Scott McCollum for the
photo!
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George Schmidt Buck'N Bronc Hoppy Set
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Please
Click On Each Thumbnail For An Enlarged View!
Thank you Scott
McCollum for these photos! |
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George Schmidt Hoppy Guns with White Grips
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This
variation has Hopalong Cassidy on the side of the gun under the cylinder and
white grips.
Thanks to Sharon and Toby O'Brien for these
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Here's the
same Hopalong Cassidy Cap Gun, again with the white grips.
Photos (above
and below) by Michael Sheehan
And below we have a close-up of the grip where I
enhanced the photo (gamma factor) in order that you could see (and read) a
little more of the Hoppy "logo" on the grip. William Boyd always exemplified
the True Western Ethic in his shows.
Here is a nice
set of George Schmidt cap guns. The big boxed set is very rare and would sell
in the thousands of dollars. It has a matching Hopalong Cassidy double holster
set with guns, cuffs and spurs—all matching! Very, very rare and
expensive! The big boxed holster set was on the 6 o'clock news in Cambridge,
Ohio last May.
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Hoppy Double
Holster Set w/ Schmidt Cap Guns
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Well this seems to be
basically the set that we see just above. The photos were a little shaky and I
have tried to sharpen them as much as I can.
There were so many Hopalong Cassidy
products in the 1950's that I think they eclipsed all of the other Western
Heroes when it comes to toys.
Here I present a simply remarkable set with George
Schmidt Cap Guns. At the time I have put this set up, it was still on auction
on Ebay and only time will tell what it will go for, but I think it is quite
valuable. To be perfectly candid, I don't think these photos really do the set
justice, as it is a wonderful set. |
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All photos thanks to Raul Robles
Be Sure
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More great mementos of Hoppy Stuff from the 1950's.
Jim says
that in 1951 there was $100,000,000 worth of Hoppy stuff sold.
I was 4 and
couldn't drive to the store to get it. Feet didn't reach the
pedals.
Terrific photos submitted by
Jim Manning of JM Cap Guns & Toys. Thanks!
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Gold
Leslie-Henry Hopalong
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There don't seem to be very many Leslie-Henry
Hopalong Cassidy guns. But, of course, this is just another standard
Leslie-Henry Cap Gun, albeit in the gold. But it's rare! This one must be from
Canada, as it has the square screw in the grip.
CLICK ON PHOTO FOR CLOSE-UP!
Thanks to Steve
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M.A. Henry
"Hopalong" from Canada
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Here's another Hopalong. I get as many good
photos as I can.
Be Sure To Click
On The Thumbnails!
Photos thanks to Scott McCollum. |
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In the 1950's there were
lots of Hopalong Cassidy toys. (understatement!)
Here's a nice set of wrist
cuffs.
And here's a
nice set of Hoppy gloves!
Thanks to David Denton.
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Hopalong Cassidy
Guns by George Schmidt
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Here is a rare pair of matching
George Schmidt Buck' n Bronc Cap Guns. George Schmidt also used black grips
with white busts.
I hope that you
folks will remember that you too can have your favorite Cap Guns on this
website. Send the photos in, preferably in 320 x 240 resolution, and we will
give you a "plug."
PROMOTE THE
HOBBY! |
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Nice photo of an old Hoppy record from our friend Doug
Hamilton.
Wallpaper, of all
things!
Trust me! When it comes to Hoppy memorabilia, I think the
possibilities are virtually endless. That, of course, doesn't necessarily mean
that the prices are always cheap. However, as I have said in several places,
investing in Cap Gun Memorabilia (especially Cap Guns!) is probably a better
investment than in the stock market.
Thank Ed Manes for this
contribution!
The market in
the early 1950's was so strong that they could even sell a kid's complete
saddle.
Thanks to David Denton.
Now this bicycle looks just
like the American Flyer that I had when I was a kid. Except this one is worth
some real money. Thanks to Ed Manes for this photo.
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