Cap Guns

Toy gun collectors rely on this reference, with over 600 color photos of cap guns and gun accessories. Cap guns have been mass-produced since the post-Civil War era, made of wood, lead and iron. In the 20th century toy cap guns became realistic models, of cast iron, wood, composition, and plastics. Since 1950, most continue to be made of plastics or die-cast metals. Learn about them all.