BUTTING MATCH IRON TOY CAP GUN, 1972 EDITION, #157 of 2000 IN SOLID CHERRY BOX

Description

In this listing we are offering an example of the 1972 limited edition reproduction "Butting Match" animated toy cast iron cap pistol. This is a 1972 copy of a circa 1880's cap pistol. This reproduction has very fine details as it was produced directly from an original brass pattern which was originally also used for making the 1880's original version of the cap pistol. This limited edition 1972 cap pistol has a low number of 157 in the series of 2000 pieces.
This particular example has a very attractive original, as issued, coppery brown finish. In the series of 2000 only approximately 300 were issued in this coppery brown finish. Two were issued in actual gold plated finish & the balance of the issue made were produced in glossy black finish. So, there were a lot less issued of the coppery brown finish example we are offering than were issued of the version with the black finish. The cap pistol is approximately 4 3/4 inches long by 3 3/8 inches tall. The box is 7 inches long by 5 5/8 inches deep by 2 3/8 inches thick.
The cap pistol is housed in it's original heavy thick solid cherry wood box which is velvet lined & has brass fittings. There are a few small nicks/flaws (as made) to the cherry wood top which were present when this was issued in 1972. The top of box retains the original brass plaque which has the incised wording: "Butting Match 157 of 2000" (plaque shows natural age toning). The back edge of the box has the original brass hinges (hinges need to be slightly tightened). The front top edge of the box has a pivoting brass catch which hooks to a brass piece which is attached to the bottom edge for securing the closure of the lid. The top section of the clasp is present (but clasp is detached) & is missing the two tiny brass nails which originally held it in place. When issued there was a loose piece of parchment paper with some info in the box. This paper is not present.
The cap pistol is in superb original condition. There are no cracks, no chips to the metal, & no repairs. There are only a few small surface flakes of wear off of the attractive coppery brown finish. The cap pistol is in sound operational condition. The weight of the cap pistol alone is 5.9 ounces. The weight of the cherry wood box alone is 1 pound 7.2 ounces. So, the total weight of the cap pistol including the thick & heavy solid cherry wood box is 1 pound 13.1 ounces.
Please examine the photos closely & purchase based on your own judgement as to condition & value.
This item is inventory #10251.
Shipping is free to addresses in the U.S. & this item is only being offered for sale to addresses in the U.S.
NOTE: In compliance with eBay rules this antique TOY cap pistol has been plugged with a blaze orange plug. This replica gun contains the colored markings required by law, including a permanently attached orange plug. This antique TOY cap pistol was NOT made to fire a projectile & it CANNOT be altered to fire bullets, or ammunition, or lethal projectiles of any kind. This antique TOY cap pistol is located in the United States & it will only be sold to residents of the United States & shipped to addresses in the United States. This antique TOY cap pistol can only be sold to buyers above the age of 18. All of the pictures in this listing have been taken & uploaded by me & are NOT stock photos. This antique TOY cap pistol is shown as a whole in its entirety in several different views. We have carefully adhered to all eBay requirements in listing this item.