Gun Canes
Gun canes are one of the most popular gadgets an antique collector can have in his or her cane collection.
Not only is the gun cane popular, but at a recent cane auction, a Remington gun cane firm 1875 sold for more than $10,000! The dog head of this gun cane was in an L share and classic gutta-percha design known of Remington.
Gun Cane
Gun canes are designed to look like a cane or walking stick and were extremely popular in the 1850’s. These types of gun canes served only as a way to scare away a predator and buy time to escape. Although some gun canes were designed with a pop-up scope, their accuracy was never very dependable.
John F Thomas is said to have designed the first gun cane (a percussion cane gun) and split his invention with Remington who is believed to have started mass production in 1960.
Cane Gun
Later, as other can guns were made, handles were designed in a variety of shapes, including ball and claw, variations of the dog head, full curve, curve with flat gripping area, bulbous-shape, and of course the L-shape.
Not many gun canes were made [Remington's percussion and the Thomas Patent Rim fire], in fact, less then 2,000 were produced over a twenty seven year period. It’s no wonder why these gun canes are so highly sought after by antique cane collectors around the world!
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March 15th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
WILL BUY A GUN CANE
December 4th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I have one with the full curve handle. Looks like it might have been made around 1865. There were two sets of numbers inside. Looking for a serious buyer.
December 13th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Hi Robin, Interested in your cane. Where in the great planet are you (approximately)? Have any photos of your cane? Thanks
December 30th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I would love to see a gun cane, can you post some pictures of your collection?
February 12th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Larry,
Do you still have the gun cane?
February 15th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Hello, i purchased a cane gun from an estate sale, has a wood curved handle, would like to sell it, and wondering if it is legal to sell the cane, also purchased a pen gun from the same sale, i don’t know much about them, any one with info, please let me know, i thank you for any information you may have to offer, Thanks,,
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:22 am
I have a European Horn-Handled cane pistol. Would like to sell. Serious inquiries only.
April 19th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I am interested in your cane gun can you send me some pictures?
May 12th, 2009 at 5:37 am
Hello,
I Have recently found a 9mm gun cane in attic that used to belong to my wife’s grandfather it has a black what looks like ivory or bone handle has 9v/v marked on it will try and get a photo to put on the site.
9mm walking stick looks in reasonable condition
I believe it was used for poaching.
August 20th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
If anyone still has a gun cane for sale please let me know. Please send pics. and price
August 20th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Do you still have this cane?
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I have a gun cane. will get photos to post. would like to hear from interested collectors / buyers.
August 23rd, 2009 at 10:00 am
I am interested in looking at your gun canes and would like to know your prices, please include some pictures as I am in the market.
Thanks,
Frank
August 27th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
JAMES H DAVIS I am willing to meet or beat asking prices for gun canes, please upload your pictures.
ddautopro@msn.com
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
I have a walking stick gun cane I believe was patented in Aug 4th 1857 (ira buckman jr of new york, n.y. pat,no. 17,015).
My gun cane I believe is a cap & ball 31 cal muzzle loader, with a brass eagle head for the handle grip. The gadget cane is in 100% original condition; what do you think it is worth?
September 25th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Robert, how do i contact you. I am interested in purchasing your cane.
September 27th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Hi,
I have a J.F.Thomas Cane gun patent Feb’y 9 1858
Remington & son Ilion N.Y.# 59
It has a antler bone handle Looking for a buyer .
Any idea of the worth?
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I have a collector firearms license I am very interested in buying any cane guns. Please upload your photos to the site and I’ll contact you.
October 6th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Don & Denis my e- mail address is bjtwright @ aol.com.
Thanks
October 7th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
I found four canes in a trunk in my grandfathers attic that i believe are gun canes. Is there a place i could go to find more information about these canes?
October 8th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Hi Marla,
Send pictures of your canes to canes@gadgetcanes.com and I’ll get them up on the site for everyone to see and comment on. Don’t worry about how they look – I’ll edit them so that they fit nice, etc.
Thanks!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Hi there,
I have a gun cane which I believe to be a Remington and have included pictures below.
It has a bone handle and the tiered cane stick. On the ferrel it has “Patent” and on the end of the handle the impressed # 4137.
I am considering selling this and was wondering what this gun cane would be worth. I am in Australia.
Thanks,
Phil
November 17th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Hello,
I am interested in knowing the value of this gun canes and may consider selling it. Does anyone have any information on this? If so, please leave a comment.
Thank you,
Ron
November 20th, 2009 at 12:48 am
I use a cane and have always wanted to have a cane gun.
If you have it you might as well use it.
If you are selling you’re cane Phil, please e-mail me.
fastfastwind@gmail.com
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Hi, we have an antique cane gun and want to know what it is worth and if anyone is interested in buying it.
We are including some pictures below and will welcome any questions.
Thanks,
Carol Swinnerton (323)257-5289
December 6th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
I have a cane gun with a brown metal barrel and a bone handle, this cane is marked
This cane is in good to very good condition the only damage consisting of 2 small spots of white paint on the barrel and a dent in the cane tip/ cocking mechanism.
If anyone knows the approximate age and or value of this cane i would appreciate a reply.
December 8th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Hi there I was on this site and thought I would send in these pictures of this cane gun.
It has been in my family for over 80 years. I am not sure who produced it. I was thinking it was a remmington but not sure. I am interested in selling.
December 9th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Hi David,
Do you have an idea of what you would like for the gun cane? Also, what caliber is it?
Thanks,
Graham
December 13th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Not sure of the caliber how could I confirm what caliber it is.
DB
December 18th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Dear David,
Need more information about your cane caliber etc, where on this planet are you? I am serious buyer.
January 9th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
I have a gun cane and would like to know the value. It is bone handle and looks to about a 30 cal or larger chamber. Initials “DR” stamped below handle. I am interested in selling.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Hello Harold. For more information about my gun cane, you can contact me at centericemedia@rogers.com
February 9th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Hello; I am definitely interested in your ‘C.G.’.
Can you provide me some more info on it, e.g. price; pix; and anything else of relevance.
I am a serious but reasonable buyer. I thank you sincerely.
Frank