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History of Nichols Industries
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Kenton is one of the older Cap Gun companies and
made a lot of character models—especially Gene Autry models. They made
other models, but they are probably most famous for their Gene Autry models.
Gene Autry was SO POPULAR that they made many variations on the same gun theme.
But, I guess they all sold, for many of them are still in existence. Most of
these are cast-iron and only later did they get into the die-casting
business.
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Kenton Gene Autry First Model w/ Long Barrel
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Left View |
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Photos Above
Thanks To Eldon Hanley |
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Right View
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Left View
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The above 2
photos thanks to Diane Dutcher |
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Another nice box thanks to Morphy Auctions and Dan
Morphy!
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Kenton Gene Autry 1950 Era
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Gene Autry Cap Gun that is pretty rare! It was only made from 1950-1952. This
one appears to be in pristine condition. |
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And here
is the same Cap Gun, but with red grips.
Photos by Jerry Carney
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EITHER THUMBNAIL TO SEE LARGER CLOSE-UP VIEW |
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Here is
the same basic version of the above Cap Gun, but with some of the standard
"signed" Gene Autry grips. This example is obviously in wonderful
condition.
Thanks again to Morphy Auctions and Dan Morphy!
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Kenton Gene Autry Model From 1938
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This is a
Gene Autry model from 1938. It is pretty rare. There is also a model just like
this that has a red jewel in the frame just above the grip. Notice also that
this particular model has notches on the top of the grip. Very
unusual.
Many thanks to Bob Hosaluk of Canada for these
photos. |
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As
I said before, there are many variations on the basic theme sometimes. This is
a 1939 version of the Gene Autry classic. This one is in remarably good shape,
considering the year! You will notice that the writing on the grip is just
about perfect. It's quite probable that this particular Cap Gun hasn't ever
been used at all, for young hands on the grip would surely wear out the
signature first. Notice also that this is a short-barreled version.
Thanks to Gerald Witman for this
photo.
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Cast-Iron Gene Autry Kenton Long Barrel Cap Gun
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And
here's a rare black version of the same gun. |
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Be Sure
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Photos Thanks
To David Denton |
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Cast-Iron Gene Autry Kenton Long Barrel Cap Gun
AND Short
Barreled Version
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Here is a
contrast in the two barrel lengths. The long barrel is more rare.
Be Sure To Click On The
Thumbnails!
Photos Thanks
To David Denton |
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Gene Autry Set
w/ Kenton Long Barrel Cap Guns circa 1948
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Here is, not only a rare set,
but a super rare combination of sets!
The Cap Guns are a matched set of cast-iron
Kenton Gene Autry guns from the late 1940s with the highly prized,
highly-polished nickel plated finish. And the double holster set? Well, the
guns themselves were enough, but with the holsters, that is just icing on the
cake!
This is one wonderful set presented by Mr. Doug Hamilton of
California.
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All photos thanks to Doug Hamilton
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Gene Autry Cap
Gun by Kenton
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Kenton made the same gun in
several styles with a few variations here and there.
Here is a
later model of that series of guns, submitted by Robert Runge.
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Right Breakdown |
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| Left View |
Left Breakdown |
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All photos thanks
to Robert Runge |
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Rare "Western" by Kenton
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Now here is a Cap Gun that is
RARE!!!
I can't even find this gun in the literature, but considering
that it has a genuine RUBY in the handle, then it ought to be worth quite a
bit. |
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Same gun, different RUBY. This
gun is very similar to the Ranger, from the 1920's era.
Thanks to John
Hodge for these photos. |
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"Dude" by Kenton
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Another one of the cast-iron
guns from Kenton. |
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I can't quite make out what is
on the grips. Maybe somebody will tell me.
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Kenton Bulls Eye
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Right View |
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Left View |
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Photo Thanks
To Tom Coates |
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Kenton C-Boy
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Left View |
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Photo Thanks
To Kevin Hoffman of www.civilwarpreservations.com |
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EVERY
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that lists with us!) |
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