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I don't care what anybody said, The Lone Ranger was my favorite. I spent half of my life just trying to figure out what "Kimosabe" (or however you spell it) meant. I think it means something like, "The only friend I know." Or whatever. No matter what, Tonto knew who his friend was and vice-versa. You could always count on them to pull each other out of trouble.

The premise of this show was that a Texas Ranger was wounded and all of his cohorts were killed, but an Indian named Tonto brought him back to health. The Lone Ranger had a silver mine where he made his bullets—his trademark—and between the two of them they rode out into the West and conquered Evil.

The Lone Ranger always shot the gun out of the Bad Guy's hand and seldom was there ever any blood. He wore a mask so that no one would know that his true identity was Clayton Moore, but somehow Tonto didn't care, for everybody knew that he was Jay Silverheels, A REAL LIVE INDIAN!!! I loved him. He was so loyal and honest.

  
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As they rode off at the end, (of course not seeking any credit or glory), the people whom they had helped always asked, "Who was that masked man?" And the answer: "Why that was The Lone Ranger!" How can you beat that? Well, one way would be to have more Cap Guns from which to choose. There just aren't many.

Oh, and I forgot to mention that The Lone Ranger's horse was "Silver," the most beautiful Andalusian Stallion that ever lived. Tonto's horse was "Scout."

So..."Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear.........The Lone Ranger Rides Again!" And, of course, every kid grew up knowing The William Tell Overture, by Rossini.



The Lone Ranger Cap Gun by Actoy
Right View Lone Ranger Cap Guns being hard to find should probably be taken when you can find them in good condition.

The guns presented here by Paul Barbour are in EXCELLENT condition and are moderately rare.

 Right Cylinder
Left View Left Cylinder

Barrel Scrollwork
Breakdown
Close-Up
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All above photos thanks to Paul Barbour

Lone Ranger Double Holster Set w/ Actoy Cap Guns
Photos below by Scott McCollum



Here is a nice set of these Actoy Cap Guns with a double holster set. The holster set is more rare and has the words, "The Lone Ranger" stamped where the two join together with a buckle.

Thanks to David Denton of The Antique Cowboy ~ One of our advertisers!

This Lone Ranger Rifle was a Mattel Shootin' Shell Rifle! That is, it actually shot little plastic pellets that were similar to the Nichols-style pellets that were used in the Derringer, Stallion Model 61, Buccaneer and Detective.

This rifle is 26" long and it has a metallic sticker on the right side of the stock. This is a rare model and makes a mighty nice prize for the owner.

All photos thanks to Frank from Absecon, New Jersey!



Photos thanks to Jim Manning
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Kilgore Lone Ranger Cap Guns
Aren't these beauties? These were made by Kilgore. There are a lot less Lone Ranger Cap Guns than you might imagine! Just try and find some. You probably have about 10 people who want one for every person who has one. This Cap Gun looks a little like a Smith and Wesson .44 Magnum I think, just not as hefty.

Photo Thanks To David Denton of The Antique Cowboy
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A couple of nice posters of our heroes!
Thanks! To David Denton of The Antique Cowboy


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
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All photos thanks to Doug Hamilton


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