Antique Cast Iron Stevens Sea Serpent Figural Animated Cap Gun Very Nice

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Antique Cast Iron Stevens Sea Serpent Figural Animated Cap Gun Very Nice
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Lovely Stevens Cast Iron Cap "Gun" is a fairly rare piece when it comes to cast iron cappers.
The figural piece really isn't a "gun" per say, however it is a cap popper and falls under that category in the collector's catalog
Dates to c. 1880s
This particular version is gold painted throughout, which thankfully a large mount of that is left.
The jaw is manually lifted into position, revealing a small space to insert powder or a cap
The trigger is a "fin" underneath his jaw. (action is very strong)
Really nice example to round out any animated collection
Measures approx. 3-1/5" L x 3-1/2" H
**9V battery for size reference, last image**
Condition:
Pretty exceptional condition considering its 140-year old age. The body retains a lot of the original gold paint on both sides. Obviously there is some loss, which is a bit heavier on the left side than the right. The head has some darkening and oxidation with a little paint left in the crevices. The detail is nice overall on the casting. The action works very well, with a lot of snap left in the creatures jaw. Sold as is, please review images and ask any questions you have before committing.
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