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Marx has long been one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world. They have created all sorts of quality toys for generations and the Cap Gun hobby is no exception.

In addition to their full-sized Cap Guns, they even created an entire line of miniature Cap Guns—not to be confused with the small Derringers and flintlocks like the Nichols Buccaneer or the Dyna-Mite, but TINY GUNS! I hope that eventually we can have a good representation of their best Cap Guns—assuming that nice people like you send us some photographs.

OTHER BRANDS OF CAP GUNS

Here is a beautiful toy. Normally the Cap Guns that we see on this website are die-cast or cast iron, but this one has a plastic frame. We present it here because it has such good looks.

Thanks to Dwain Burkholder for these photos of this fine 45 and its holster!

Here is a good photo of the holster with the Colt 45 Peacemaker that apparently were made for each other.

Apparently this Colt 45 was made around 1960-1965, about the same time that Nichols Industries was being sold to Kusan.

There are still a lot of plastic Cap Guns out there—along with just spring-loaded guns that merely fire, but the glory days of the big cast-iron or die-cast zinc alloy guns seems to be gone forever.

—Thanks again Dwain!




Civil War Cap Gun by Marx



Right View	This is basically the same gun that Clint Eastwood used in most of his "Spaghetti Westerns" like "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly." Thanks to Bob Garvey for the photos.	Top and Bottom




Left View		Taking Apart




Please Click On Each Thumbnail For An Enlarged View! All photos thanks to Bob Garvey!




	The Marx Museum - WV





	These photos were taken at the Marx Museum in Glen Dean, West Virginia. CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE



	Many thanks to J. Harold Utley of the TGCA Newsletter for these photos One Of Our Advertisers!




	Marx - Johnny Ringo - From the 1960's



				This 60's cap gun is hard to find and has a unusual way of firing: By pulling the lanyard ring on the bottom of the grip. The caps are loaded in the top of the gun in front of the cylinder as pictured. This black 11-inch gun is engraved and has great grips with steer and horse heads on them. Marx is known for their terrific grips. This offering is from Jim Manning








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	Trigger Trailer Toy by Marx







	Trigger had to have a trailer for his transportation! This is for Trigger & Trigger Jr. Many thanks to Jim Manning of JM Toys One of our advertisers!

Well, if you can remember Steve McQueen as Josh Randall on the TV series Wanted: Dead of Alive, then you are definitely "Over The Hill." Hey, I remember it well. And it wasn't even one of the oldest westerns! It was strange how many good lawmen gave Josh a hard time, even though he was rounding up the Bad Guys a lot faster than they were!

Thanks a lot to Dan Morphy of Morphy's Auctions for this fine photo!

You will notice that this rifle is called a "Mare's Laig" rifle-pistol. That was one of the trademarks of the TV series that set it apart from all of the other shows, actually. Steve had a different kind of gun.

Some fine shots of another example of the Mare's Laig rifle that was carried by Josh Randall.
This particular one is a miniature Mare's Laig and is 5-1/2" long. Marx was famous for their miniatures. Depending on your screen size and the resolution, the example on your screen might be larger than the original Cap Gun.

These photos by Bob Garvey. Thanks Bob!

Well, it's not a Cap Gun, but it's still pretty interesting I think. And it's "By Marx!!!" (That used to be their TV slogan.) Obviously this little toy gun fired rubber suction darts. If you've never been shot in the forehead, then you haven't really lived!

Photo by Bob Garvey. Thanks again Bob!




The Lone Ranger Clicker Gun by Marx



Left View	Now here is one of the most unusual Toy Guns that you will ever see. It is a Marx "clicker" gun. However, you will find it in Jim Schleyer's book "Western Toy Guns." This one was made in 1938. This clicker pistol is made from pressed steel, has a chrome cylinder & a bright red jewel on the right hand side.. Thanks Doug Hamilton!!!	A Ruby Jewel




The Sticker		Right View




Please Click On Each Thumbnail For An Enlarged View! All photos thanks to Doug Hamilton




	The Thundergun by Marx



				Here is an unusual Marx gun. It was basically a response to the popularity of the Stallion 45 in that it was a Colt 45 Peacemaker. It fired roll caps and had some really superb grips for a Cap Gun! 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 640 x 480 resolution, and we will give you a "plug." PROMOTE THE HOBBY!








	Please Click On Each Thumbnail For An Enlarged View! All photos above are thanks to Harold Harris

	And here is the Thundergun in a shadowbox. This photo thanks to Bob Garvey

Well here's certainly a fine offering from Marx! These are "Marx Miniatures" that have been framed with the Western Hero and a miniature of their favorite shootin' iron. I especially am fond of Annie Oakley, whose real name was Phoebe Ann Mosey. Folks, she was THE REAL THING!!! One of the big stars in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. I love her story.

All photos thanks to Don Raker
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	Roy Rogers Winchester Rifle Model 71



				This rifle is the model like Roy's Model 71 Winchester. This cap rifle is 34 inches long. Another fine offering from Don Raker.







	Please Click On Each Thumbnail For An Enlarged View! All photos thanks to Don Raker!






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