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To millions of kids watching TV in the 50's there wasn't a bigger hero in the world than Hopalong Cassidy. William Boyd played the part and every part of the show was not only a "Western," but it was full of morality. The emphasis wasn't on spilling blood. The emphasis was that Good will always triumph over Wrong and that Evil had to be rooted out by our heroes.

These days, though there are still events like the "Hopalong Cassidy Festival" in Cambridge, Ohio (See our Events Page), the memories are fading. These Cap Guns, however, still command a pretty good price and some of the collections and examples are among the highest priced of antique toy guns.

I hope that if you have any nice photos of Hopalong Cassidy Cap Guns or memorabilia, you will send some to me. Thanks! —MN
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An autographed picture of Hopalong Cassidy on his horse Topper. Jim bought this from the original owner—a man named Gary from California. He was very young when he got it with his uncle. His uncle knew William Boyd (Hoppy). Gary can't remember when he got this picture but he knows he lived in San Diego. His uncle may have got it for him or Gary got it autographed at the Rose Parade or a different event. The autograph says—To My Pal Gary, Good Luck From Hoppy.

Submitted by Jim Manning of JM Cap Guns & Toys. Thanks!



And here's another of the same photo sent in to me by the original owner—in this case the autograph says—To My Pal Larry, Good Luck - Hoppy. Hopalong Cassidy was a very generous man and was always concerned and thankful for his many fans.

Submitted by Larry Johnston. Thanks!


This is a Hopalong Cassidy picture gun set in near mint condition and working great. This example comes with all the original films and original box. I bet you've never seen one of these before!

Thanks to Jim Mair for the above photo. He's also one of our advertisers.


Here's a weird gun. It's not a Cap Gun, but is indicative of the fact that Hopalong Cassidy stuff sold like crazy in the 1950's. This gun looks like it could have shot ping pong balls, but it probably shot some sort of special Hopalong balls. The Hoppy on the grip is the same as on a typical Schmidt gun.

Thanks to Jack Rosenthal of Toys and More for the above photos.


In typical Ed Manes submission fashion, we have a fancy double holster set with photos, boxes. a cut-out gun, knife and such. The guns look like Wyandotte.


A Very Old Hopalong Cassidy Gun
This must be rare. I can't figure out what company made it. The steers on the grips make you think Hubley and the stars do too, but I can't find it in Jim Schleyer's "Backyard Buckaroos" book, so maybe it is just priceless. It's not the highest quality, but if you're a Hoppy fan, then stuff like this is a "MUST."

Thanks to Otis Melvin for these photos!



Here's some nice Hopalong Cassidy spurs. These kinds of character toys are beginning to be
even more rare than the Cap Guns, as there are less left and less people collect them.

Thanks to David Denton of The Antique Cowboy for this photo.


Wyandotte Hopalong Cassidy Gun
Wyandotte is very famous for their Hopalong Cassidy guns.
Thanks Jeff & Sharon Suschana of Massachusetts


Wyandotte Hopalong Cassidy Gun
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Wyandotte Hopalong Cassidy Gun
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These 7 photos thanks to Jeff & Sharon Suschana of Massachusetts



Wyandotte Hopalong Cassidy Gun in Gold!
This is the same Cap Gun as above, but in the more rare gold finish with black grips.

Thanks to Tom Coates for these photos!




A Wyandotte from around 1955. This gun is usually very pricey.



In the early 1950's you should know that there were MILLIONS of $$$ worth of
Hopalong Cassidy products produced in America. Here is a watch.

Photo submitted by Jim Manning of JM Cap Guns & Toys.
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Hoppy Anniversary Watch
This watch was manufactured in 1994 to commemorate Hopalong Cassidy's 100th year.

Hopalong Cassidy was portrayed on the silver screen by actor William Boyd whose image appears on the face of watch.

Thanks to Doug Hamilton for these nice photos.
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Wyandotte Hopalong Cassidy Gun Dummy Version
The reason I am showing this model, which is basically the same as the Wyandotte version above, is that (1) it is the dummy version and (2) it has a nice holster set to go with it.

Add to that, that we get another look (and a few different views) of a nice Cap Gun and we have a winner.
All photos thanks to Roy Steunenberg
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Here's a beautiful Wyandotte Gold Hoppy Cap Gun with a matching holster.

Thanks to Rick McQuiston for the photo.


Hopalong Cassidy Gold Revolver
This is one of the most prized Hopalong Cassidy Cap Guns by George Schmidt. Besides the high-quality gold finish, it has full engraving and really nice Hoppy black grips.

Many thanks to Jim Schleyer of Western Toy Guns (what we in the hobby refer to as Backyard Buckaroos) for this photo!



And here is the box that went with this rare Cap Gun.
The gun is rare enough, but I think the box is worth more.
CLICK ON THE BOX TO SEE A BIGGER VIEW.

Thanks to Scott McCollum for the photo, one of our advertisers. Cap Gun Treasures!


George Schmidt Buck'N Bronc Hoppy Set
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Thank you Scott McCollum for these photos!



George Schmidt Hoppy Guns with White Grips
This variation has Hopalong Cassidy on the side of the gun under the cylinder and white grips.

Thanks to Sharon and Toby O'Brien for these photos!



Here's the same Hopalong Cassidy Cap Gun, again with the white grips.

Photos (above and below) by Michael Sheehan

And below we have a close-up of the grip where I enhanced the photo (gamma factor) in order that you could see (and read) a little more of the Hoppy "logo" on the grip. William Boyd always exemplified the True Western Ethic in his shows.




Here is a nice set of George Schmidt cap guns. The big boxed set is very rare and would sell in the thousands of dollars. It has a matching Hopalong Cassidy double holster set with guns, cuffs and spurs—all matching! Very, very rare and expensive! The big boxed holster set was on the 6 o'clock news in Cambridge, Ohio last May.


Hoppy Double Holster Set w/ Schmidt Cap Guns
Well this seems to be basically the set that we see just above. The photos were a little shaky and I have tried to sharpen them as much as I can.

There were so many Hopalong Cassidy products in the 1950's that I think they eclipsed all of the other Western Heroes when it comes to toys.

Here I present a simply remarkable set with George Schmidt Cap Guns. At the time I have put this set up, it was still on auction on Ebay and only time will tell what it will go for, but I think it is quite valuable. To be perfectly candid, I don't think these photos really do the set justice, as it is a wonderful set.
All photos thanks to Raul Robles
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More great mementos of Hoppy Stuff from the 1950's.
Jim says that in 1951 there was $100,000,000 worth of Hoppy stuff sold.
I was 4 and couldn't drive to the store to get it. Feet didn't reach the pedals.

Terrific photos submitted by Jim Manning of JM Cap Guns & Toys. Thanks!
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Gold Leslie-Henry Hopalong
There don't seem to be very many Leslie-Henry Hopalong Cassidy guns. But, of course, this is just another standard Leslie-Henry Cap Gun, albeit in the gold. But it's rare! This one must be from Canada, as it has the square screw in the grip.

CLICK ON PHOTO FOR CLOSE-UP!

Thanks to Steve Arlin for this photo and the close-up.



M.A. Henry "Hopalong" from Canada
Here's another Hopalong. I get as many good photos as I can.
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Photos thanks to Scott McCollum.



In the 1950's there were lots of Hopalong Cassidy toys. (understatement!)
Here's a nice set of wrist cuffs.


And here's a nice set of Hoppy gloves!

Photos by David Denton. Thanks!
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Hopalong Cassidy Guns by George Schmidt
Here is a rare pair of matching George Schmidt Buck' n Bronc Cap Guns. George Schmidt also used black grips with white busts.

I hope that you folks will remember that you too can have your favorite Cap Guns on this website. Send the photos in, preferably in 320 x 240 resolution, and we will give you a "plug."

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Nice photo of an old Hoppy record from our friend Doug Hamilton.


Wallpaper, of all things!
Trust me! When it comes to Hoppy memorabilia, I think the possibilities are virtually endless. That, of course, doesn't necessarily mean that the prices are always cheap. However, as I have said in several places, investing in Cap Gun Memorabilia (especially Cap Guns!) is probably a better investment than in the stock market.

Thank Ed Manes for this contribution!


The market in the early 1950's was so strong that they could even sell a kid's complete saddle.

Thank David Denton of The Antique Cowboy for this contribution!

Now this bicycle looks just like the American Flyer that I had when I was a kid. Except this one is worth some real money. Thanks to Ed Manes for this photo.
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