Toy gun
Category
Toys
Date
1955 - 1957
Materials
Metal, rubber and plastic
Measurements
Gun - 230 mm (length); 100 mm (width), Holster - 260 mm (length); 120 mm (width), Cuffs - 60 mm (diameter)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662528
Summary
A silver coloured metal toy revolver that takes caps (1955 to 1957). It comes with a holster and handcuffs. The metalwork of the revolver is decorated with swirls and the word, 'Cisco Kid' and 'Lone Star'. The handle has white plastic grips that are embossed with a horse's head. The trigger mechanism is broken. The holster, made of a fabric backed rubber material, looks as if it was made for this gun. It is fitted with slots to fit on a belt. The cuffs are made of a silver coloured metal. The bracelets fasten with a catch on the cuff, one catch is missing, and are joined by a short piece of chain. Total number of items is 3.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Denis Fleming in June 2007.