Smythstoys Wild West Cowboy Single Toy Gun Set

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Gunsmoke and Saddle Leather notes that the Sharp rifle was the one against which other rifles were measured in the Old West. An enduring image of the Old West is that of a lonely stagecoach trundling over the prairie with a surly looking driver clutching a large double barrel shotgun to guard the coach’s strongbox. The die cast metal gun has an authentic look to it with its brown handle, 12 shot cylinder and its heavy weight. Oliver Winchester designed the first repeating rifle in 1866, known as Yellow Boy for its yellow gunmetal casing. Let’s step back in time in Colt’s history and look at the revolutionary Colt Paterson Revolver, which was the genesis of all revolvers.

This early model and its immediate successors were very popular in the Republic of Texas in the 1840s, particularly with the Texas Rangers.

The gun was also not particularly powerful and did not necessarily knock somebody out of a battle with one shot.

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances that have been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injuries. The irony is that these weapons were largely unused since the threat of using this meatgrinder of a weapon usually ceased hostilities. Although gun control was surprisingly prevalent and successful in the Wild West, most people indeed owned firearms.The metal cowboy revolver gun is an awesome accessory to add to any cowboy, cowgirl or western theme costume! These violent encounters, and the weapons used in them, have provided much of the mystique and legend of that time. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Melting lead and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead, which has been found in the state of California to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm, and cancer.

Wild Bill Hickok carried these guns in the late 1860s, and its design elements were carried through to the Colt Peacemaker. The barrel of the revolver is approximately 12cm long, making the total length of the gun approximately 25. This weapon was nicknamed the poison slinger or big fifty; admittedly, there is some controversy among gun enthusiasts as to what the exact size of this caliber was.This 7 piece fancy dress accessories pack contains the essentials for any Wild West Cowboy or Sheriff fancy dress costume. Suitable for children aged 3 and up, this cowboy toy set sparks imaginative play and brings the Wild Wild West to life. The messenger gun had the virtue of being loaded with buckshot, so it did not require good aim to use. Chase down outlaws, create epic standoffs, and capture them using the toy handcuffs included in the set.