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Kenton is one of the older Cap Gun companies and
made a lot of character models—especially Gene Autry models. They made
other models, but they are probably most famous for their Gene Autry models.
Gene Autry was SO POPULAR that they made many variations on the same gun theme.
But, I guess they all sold, for many of them are still in existence. Most of
these are cast-iron and only later did they get into the die-casting
business.
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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 |
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Gene Autry in Copper
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This is a
rare stranger to most of you. The Gene Autry Cap Gun, but in COPPER! I bet
there aren't many of these out there, so try as you might, you won't be seeing
this one in very many places—except on this website. The "Gene Autry" (in
script) is almost upside down and the reason is that when you put it into the
specially made holsters, then it showed right-side up! See the example with the
holster on Chuck Quinn's collection page.
Be
Sure To Click On The Thumbnails!
The photos are thanks to Chuck
Quinn. |
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Kenton Gene Autry First Model w/ Long Barrel
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Be Sure
To Click On The Thumbnails!
Photos Above
Thanks To Eldon Hanley |
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Be Sure
To Click On The Thumbnails!
The above 2
photos thanks to Diane Dutcher |
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Another nice box thanks to Morphy Auctions and Dan
Morphy!
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Here's the same
gun as pictured above, but with the signature on the marbled grips. It's hard
to tell, but it seems to have a shorter barrel.
Photo Thanks to Doug
Hamilton
Here's another photo of this
nice Gene Autry Cap Gun in the dark finish with a really nice box.
Photo
thanks to our good friend Jim Manning.
And here's
the same basic Cap Gun—but in BRASS!!! The black on there (I guess) is
just patina and you could get a can of Brasso and polish this one up to a nice
U.S. Navy shine (reminded me of faucets in boot camp and belt buckles). Scott
says that it is all brass except for the cap pusher (pawl) and
springs.
CLICK ON ABOVE PHOTO TO SEE ANOTHER ONE
SHOWING MORE BRASS
Photo thanks to Scott Cushwa.
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Another Kenton
Gene Autry First Model of 1938
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Here is another 1938 Kenton
Gene Autry. Somebody has really taken good care of this cast-iron Cap Gun and
it's one of the rarer polished nickel models. It's hard to believe a Cap Gun
made for kids that is that old is still looking this good.
Photos by Doug
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Here is the same rare
polished nickel model of 1938, but this one is a "dummy" as you can see since
Brian opened it up for us. Brian says it has a cast-iron cap pusher.
Photo by Brian
Roeder
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Kenton Gene
Autry Second Model of 1939
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Here is a nice cast-iron cap
gun manufactured by Kenton in the 1939 Pre-War era. This is the second model
with pearl grips & the rearing horse with rider on them. It has the long
barrel with no scroll work & has the highly polished nickel finish. "Gene
Autry" is embossed with a raised signature on the rear of frame.
Photos by Doug
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Kenton Gene Autry 1950 Era
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Gene Autry Cap Gun that is pretty rare! It was only made from 1950-1952. This
one appears to be in pristine condition. |
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And here
is the same Cap Gun, but with red grips.
Photos by Jerry Carney
CLICK ON
EITHER THUMBNAIL TO SEE LARGER CLOSE-UP VIEW |
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Here is
the same basic version of the above Cap Gun, but with some of the standard
"signed" Gene Autry grips. This example is obviously in wonderful
condition.
Thanks again to Morphy Auctions and Dan Morphy!
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Here's a great close-up of a "dummy" version of the above Gene
Autry model. As you can clearly see, the area under the hammer has been removed
so that it won't contact any caps. Personally I think..."What's the point?" I
guess there were a few idiot kids who might hold the Cap Gun so close to their
eyes that the sparks might get them. I never met anybody that dumb. And I knew
kids (personally) who would blow up an entire box of roll caps with a ball-peen
hammer. Now that kid has permanent tinnitis. Guess who?
Thanks to Rich
Hall.
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Kenton Gene Autry Model From 1938
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This is a
Gene Autry model from 1938. It is pretty rare. There is also a model just like
this that has a red jewel in the frame just above the grip. Notice also that
this particular model has notches on the top of the grip. Very
unusual.
Many thanks to Bob Hosaluk of Canada for these
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As
I said before, there are many variations on the basic theme sometimes. This is
a 1939 version of the Gene Autry classic. This one is in remarably good shape,
considering the year! You will notice that the writing on the grip is just
about perfect. It's quite probable that this particular Cap Gun hasn't ever
been used at all, for young hands on the grip would surely wear out the
signature first. Notice also that this is a short-barreled version.
Thanks to Gerald Witman for this
photo.
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Gene Autry Early Dummy Model
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Maybe
some parents were worried about their kids being injured by the noise of caps
or the sparks or something, but in the old days there were a significant number
of "Dummy" Cap Guns made. I think that the person who came up with the concept
probably named it after himself. But then, I'm a right-wing radical, according
to some. I would like to have this particular gun, but because it is
rare.
Be Sure To Click On The
Thumbnails!
The photos are thanks to Rick Schmaltz. |
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Cast-Iron Gene Autry Kenton Long Barrel Cap Gun
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And
here's a rare black version of the same gun. |
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Be Sure
To Click On The Thumbnails!
Photos Thanks
To David Denton |
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Cast-Iron Gene Autry Kenton Long Barrel Cap Gun
AND Short
Barreled Version
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Here is a
contrast in the two barrel lengths. The long barrel is more rare.
Be Sure To Click On The
Thumbnails!
Photos Thanks
To David Denton |
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Here is the same gun as
above (long barrel version), but in gold and the thing that is the
rarest—IS THE BOX!!! Notice that this box has actually been signed by Gene
Autry himself!!! This may be the only box of its kind in existence that is
signed by the Singing Cowboy.
CLICK
ON THUMBNAIL FOR LARGER VIEW!
Thanks to David Denton.
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Gene Autry Set
w/ Kenton Long Barrel Cap Guns circa 1948
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Here is, not only a rare set,
but a super rare combination of sets!
The Cap Guns are a matched set of cast-iron
Kenton Gene Autry guns from the late 1940s with the highly prized,
highly-polished nickel plated finish. And the double holster set? Well, the
guns themselves were enough, but with the holsters, that is just icing on the
cake!
This is one wonderful set presented by Mr. Doug Hamilton of
California. |
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All photos thanks to Doug Hamilton
Be Sure
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Gene Autry Cap
Gun by Kenton
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Kenton made the same gun in
several styles with a few variations here and there.
Here is a
later model of that series of guns, submitted by Robert Runge. |
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Be Sure To Click On The
Thumbnails!
All photos thanks
to Robert Runge |
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Kenton Bulls Eye
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Be Sure
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Photo Thanks
To Tom Coates |
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Kenton C-Boy
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Be Sure
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Photo Thanks
To Kevin Hoffman of www.civilwarpreservations.com |
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This is the ultra-rare "Dummy" version
of the C-Boy with the pearl grips and GENUINE :-) RUBY. It is called a dummy
because it won't fire caps.
Photo contribution by Belinda
Quan.
Whomever designed this Cap Gun must have
designed by the same guy as the gun pictured above. The basic shape of the
frame is identical. Sure, it has a few extra features and lacks plastic grips,
but it sure resembles the one above.
Photo by Sara King.
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