Perfectly Rust Encrusted Antique Cast Iron Cap Gun california photo bottom line

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A perfect little gift for one's soulmate

with horizontal lines for eyes and a raised upside-down triangle for a nose

Seems this might be a good jar for storing things one wants to be sure not to lose track of

Each claw measures 2 3/4" tall x 2 3/4" wide x 3 5/8" deep

Perfectly Rust Encrusted Antique Cast Iron Cap Gun california photo bottom lineMaybe it's just me, but I find this a fantastically beautiful object. I have to think this old cast iron cap gun was buried for many years, then dug up in this beautiful rust encrusted state, which for me transforms it into a sort of fossilized sculpture. The hammer and trigger, though, still work perfectly, so one could I guess use it as a cap gun yet! I've looked at some old cap guns and think it is likely a Scout Single Shot Cap Gun by Stevens