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!
WILL BUY A GUN CANE
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.
Hi Robin, Interested in your cane. Where in the great planet are you (approximately)? Have any photos of your cane? Thanks
I would love to see a gun cane, can you post some pictures of your collection?
Larry,
Do you still have the gun cane?
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,,
I have a European Horn-Handled cane pistol. Would like to sell. Serious inquiries only.
I am interested in your cane gun can you send me some pictures?
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.
If anyone still has a gun cane for sale please let me know. Please send pics. and price
Do you still have this cane?
I have a gun cane. will get photos to post. would like to hear from interested collectors / buyers.
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
JAMES H DAVIS I am willing to meet or beat asking prices for gun canes, please upload your pictures.
ddautopro@msn.com
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?
Robert, how do i contact you. I am interested in purchasing your cane.
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?
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.
Don & Denis my e- mail address is bjtwright @ aol.com.
Thanks
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?
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Hi David,
Do you have an idea of what you would like for the gun cane? Also, what caliber is it?
Thanks,
Graham
Not sure of the caliber how could I confirm what caliber it is.
DB
Dear David,
Need more information about your cane caliber etc, where on this planet are you? I am serious buyer.
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.
Hello Harold. For more information about my gun cane, you can contact me at centericemedia@rogers.com
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
If you have a ‘C.G.’ for sale – lease contact me (201-820-4811)..anytime.
Pix and any related info will be most helpful of course.
Tahnk you,
Frank
John; I am interested in buying. Do you have any pix..and a detailed description would help much.
Thank you John –
Frank (Call me anytime [ 201-820-4811 ]
My father has a 410 Breechloading shot gun cane. It is in extremely fine condition. We reserched and found 2 similar guns, 1-3750.00 and 1-3250.00. We are asking $3,000.00 firm. This gun is located in Missouri. It does shoot.
636-456-2557
I have inherited a beautiful antique cane gun. The handle is some sort of bird head.(it looks like a griffin) Must see! I am looking for a serious buyer.
Hello,
This Rifle Cane with a Dog’s Head has been in my friends family since 1860′s. It is in good external condition, however not in working order. She is asking $10500. Feel free to write with any questions.
Thanks, Pablo
Where can I get a Cap & ball percussion walking cane repaired.
Taylor…what is wrong with your cane…is it the lock mechanism, hammer, trigger or crushed/broken nipple?
i am also interested where i can get one fixed. i just recently found one at a antique shop. the barrel has a wood plug. it appears to be powder gun. curved handle, with a hammer on the bottom. right above the nipple, half of the hammer part is missing, very small. hasn’t been used in forever. has a terrible black scratched paint job. i found no markings, but it was hard to tell from all the paint.
i could of bought it for $550
after some research it appears to be a babcock with a underhammer percussion…
I’m in the market for a gun cane and would love to purchase one, please leave a comment if you have one for sale.
looking to purchase a cane gun, please leave a comment if you have one for sale.
I have a beautiful cane gun for sale charlie. Please leave me your email address or you can contact me at: foxify@gmail.com
Looking for info and or value of an old all metal cane gun. It says Nitro Proof inside as well as a bunch of other symbols. B’s and crowns. i have good pictures of all the marking if anyone can help please email Mainstresale@yahoo.com
let me no if any guncanes are aval.
If anyone knows where to buy a gun cane or if anyone lives near or in Mississippi, I am looking to by one.
smeacham_259@comcast.net