Nichols Spitfire Hip Gun with Clip

Here's a nifty little cap gun that found its way into the collection recently: Nichols Spitfire Hip Gun with Clip. The clip was meant to slide onto a childs belt and theoretically the hip gun could be drawn and fired quickly. I s'pose once there was a bit of play wear that was possible, but mine is in near mint condition and the little gun - 8 1/2" (21.59cm) long - fits quite snugly into the clip. There are two 'bullets' which consist of an inner piece and outer sleeve. Little round caps (which I don't have) would be placed on the inner piece and the sleeve placed over it. Then the bullet gets inserted into the chamber ready to fire. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Nichols Dyna-MITE Derringer with Clip

This past March 27 I posted a nifty little derringer cap gun made by Nichols. I had a couple of toy derringers as a kid and thought they were neat so it was a natural for me to at least get some for my Western toy collection. I don't plan on filling up The Cave with these, but a couple are nice to have. This particular version by Nichols includes a clip which fits on your belt and holds the gun as well as additional rounds of 'ammo'. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Nichols Dyna-MITE Derringer with Original Box

I'm not through with Alamo postings by any means but while we're on the subject of the Old West, let's look at a couple of other toys. Here's a nice cap gun made by Nichols: the Dyna-MITE derringer. These were fun to have as kids playing Old West or Cowboys and Indians because you could hide them in your pocket and surprise your opponents just when they thought your were disarmed - but you only get one shot! LOL Enjoy! Opa Fritz