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For some reason I can't quite explain, the
Stallion 41-40 has always been my personal favorite Nichols Cap Gun. Maybe it's
the wonderful scrollwork or the flip-out cylinder. Maybe it's the correct size.
Perhaps it's the good looking proportions and the stag grips. Or, maybe it's
because one Christmas my Uncle Talley surprised me and my cousin John Yocom (a
year older) with a twin set of Stallion 41-40s with custom holsters! (Or all of
the above) No matter, this cap gun has endeared itself to thousands of people
over the years and consistently remains one of the most highly prized (and most
highly priced) guns in the series. A mint condition Stallion 41-40 in a perfect
box will cost you about as much as a minor Van Gogh. Or at least it will feel
that way to those of you who paid $1.98 in 1958. Darn! I wish I still had that
set. (New of course!)
After you see the Stallion 41-40, remember that there are quite
a few other Stallions on this website, but the Stallion 300
Saddle Gun is listed under "Rifles."
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A nice example of a Stallion 41-40 showing the
flip-out side. This right side view also shows the little lever used to release
the flip-out cylinder. Sadly, this is the only part of the gun I would have
changed. I would have made it a little thicker so that it wasn't so
fragile.
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The above photo shows the nice grips. There are
also some grips that had a lot of brown in them—thus looking more "Stag
Horn-ish." This cap pistol also uses the same 2-piece bullets as the Stallion
38 and others. One of the more wonderful things about the flip-out cylinder is
that once out, you can push the knurled rod on the front of the flip-out
assembly towards the rear of the gun and it will push out the bullets! What a
great feature!
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A little kid would "casually" let his friend show
him his cap gun, and THEN he would pull out HIS
Stallion 41-40 and (again very casually) flip out the cylinder........and push
out the bullets.
..... Case Closed!
........ Humiliation
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This is a sensational photo
of the front end of the Stallion 41-40 showing what the neighbor's kid would be
seeing after YOU flipped out the cylinder.
Thanks Robert Nichols for the
photo!
Another fine photo showing
the very classy grips on the Stallion 41-40.
Thanks
Jamie
Linford for the photo!
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A close-up showing the (now) standard Circle
"N." You can see the flashing here as it came out of the die casting machine.
After the casting, the pistol was put into another "die" and a press came down
and WHAM! All of the extra flashing was removed. Next they were taken to the
plating facilities.
Nice close-up of
the cylinder with
the six 2-piece bullets
Photo by
Jamie Linford
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of our advertisers!)
A
bullet clip that was furnished for many of the smaller Stallion cap guns
including the Stallion .41-40.
Photo by
Jamie Linford
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It is quite possible that it is impossible to get
a better photo of the Stallion 41-40 barrel than this. Otherwise I would have
reduced the size of this photo in order to get this page to load more quickly.
I hope that you will be patient in this website, for "normally" you don't build
a site that has so many photos nor such large ones, but I figure that since
this site is designed to be a repository of knowledge on Cap Guns, that you
will forgive a slow-loading page out of your desire to "see it all."
Thanks Joe
Chapman for the photo above and below! (Learn photo tips from this
man!!!) |
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This whole Cap Gun just has
simple amazing scrollwork. When you think of the best scrollwork, and not just
the most, but the finest in excellent quality and taste, you must think of the
Stallion 41-40. |
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It was not rare to have a broken Stallion 41-40,
as the stress on the swing mechanism was acute and it was common to have the
frame crack. However, since the screw on the frame held it all together, then
one did not always notice this situation. I have one that exhibits this very
problem.
However, as previously stated, if you only can afford
ONE Nichols Cap Gun, then this might make a
good candidate. For me, it evokes many fond memories of youth. (Thank you Uncle
Talley!) |
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Here's another great shot of the cylinder when it
is out. Unusual, of course, for a revolver's cylinder to swing out to the right
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Doggone this is a pretty set of Stallion 41-40s! It reminds me of
the sets mentioned above that my Uncle Talley gave to John and me one
Christmas. I may as well mention that John Yocom (my favorite cousin because of
our closeness in age and general demeanor) was my Aunt Gwen's son, who is Uncle
Talley's sister, and of course, my dad's sister.
Photos by Carl
and Ginger Robbins
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And here is the Quick Draw
Holster for the .41-40 (and the 38) AND this is the RARE ONE with the lettering
on the card. Nice set of Pasadena Stallion 45's and double holsters in the back
PLUS the Nichols gun (or hat) rack up above. And I also see a Model 94 rifle
peeking out the right side and a Cowhand underneath. Is that a Stallion Model
61 underneath the .41-40 holster?
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FOR LARGER PHOTO
This photo is by Belinda Quan from Chuck
Quinn's collection.
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This is another
one of those wonderful Melvin G. Miller Co., Inc. sets from Houston,
Texas
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PHOTO
This photo is by Theran Mills.
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Nichols Stallion
41-40 Made in Great Britain
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To me, this is about as weird
as it gets. I think that my Uncle Talley would roll over in his grave to see
something like this. Correct me if I'm wrong ANYBODY, but I can't imagine that
while my uncle controlled the company, Nichols Industries would have allowed
Great Britain to manufacture one of their premier Cap Guns. I have to think
that it must have been done during the Kusan years, because the tooling would
have had to be furnished to the Brits. But notice that it is quite clear that
it was made in Great Britain.
Photos by Rich Hall |
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PRICES
(These prices are merely guidelines to help beginners. Experts
don't need help!)
See PRICES for more info on
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| DESCRIPTION |
MINT VALUES |
AVG. VALUES |
| Stallion 41-40 w/ all bullets |
$225-275 |
$165-205 |
| Stallion 41-40 w/ no bullets |
$195-245 |
$135-185 |
| Stallion 41-40 w/ all bullets and box |
$395-455 |
$255-335 |
| Bullet clip w/ bullets |
$45-65 |
$35-45 |
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