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A cane gun is a walking cane with a hidden gun built into it. Cane guns are sometimes mistaken for similar-looking " poacher's guns ". These are usually a more portable and more easily concealed version of conventional sporting guns, commonly a single- or double-barreled shotgun , based on the relatively inexpensive Belgian Leclercq action.
The first poachers' guns were built around a military surplus flintlock horse pistol. [1] Muzzle loading guns of this type were both common and relatively affordable for a working-class man as these were frequently brought back by soldiers returning from the wars with the French, and either sold or exchanged for gin at one of the many pawn shops or taverns. [2]
While working on a cane gun for a doctor, Allen came up with the idea for an underhammer pocket rifle and designed it in 1836. The following year he applied for a patent for a "tube hammer" pocket pistol and went into business with his brother-in-law, Charles Thurber .
The Folding Cane with Seat isn’t an exceptional cane or seat, but the two-in-one form factor makes it worth considering for outings like parades, theme parks, sporting events, and anywhere you ...
A controversial case In South Carolina has gotten lots of attention in the news. A deputy shot a 70-year-old man during a traffic stop, and was immediately brought to tears. HLN explains what ...
A zip gun constructed from a toy cap gun. The gun is capable of shooting a .22 caliber round. More advanced improvised guns can use parts from other gun-like products. One example is the cap gun. A cap gun can be disassembled, and a barrel added, turning the toy gun into a real one.
Viral bodycam footage shows two officers arresting James Hodges even though he showed them the walking cane in his back pocket. Blind man arrested after officers mistake cane for gun Skip to main ...
He was known for novelty firearms such as a gun built into a walking stick, patented in 1876, [1] or a bladed revolver, patented in 1840. [2] Further reading.