French Dumonthier Gun Cane
19th Century French Dumonthier gun cane. .410 bore, breech loading with horn handle and Malacca shaft. Button trigger. Mfg. 1880. ll original. Unique mechanism likey patented. 67.62 gauge. In addition to their aesthetics, walking canes in the 19th century also served practical purposes.
They were used by both men and women as a means of support while walking on uneven surfaces or for balance. They also provided protection, with some canes featuring concealed sword blades, while others had built-in compartments for storing small items such as snuff or perfume. 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
Cisco’s has additional firearms in the Gallery post 1896. Call for itemized catalog.
They were used by both men and women as a means of support while walking on uneven surfaces or for balance. They also provided protection, with some canes featuring concealed sword blades, while others had built-in compartments for storing small items such as snuff or perfume. 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
Cisco’s has additional firearms in the Gallery post 1896. Call for itemized catalog.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: France, Europe
SIZE: 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
$1,225.00
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French Dumonthier Gun Cane
19th Century French Dumonthier gun cane. .410 bore, breech loading with horn handle and Malacca shaft. Button trigger. Mfg. 1880. ll original. Unique mechanism likey patented. 67.62 gauge. In addition to their aesthetics, walking canes in the 19th century also served practical purposes.
They were used by both men and women as a means of support while walking on uneven surfaces or for balance. They also provided protection, with some canes featuring concealed sword blades, while others had built-in compartments for storing small items such as snuff or perfume. 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
Cisco’s has additional firearms in the Gallery post 1896. Call for itemized catalog.
They were used by both men and women as a means of support while walking on uneven surfaces or for balance. They also provided protection, with some canes featuring concealed sword blades, while others had built-in compartments for storing small items such as snuff or perfume. 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
Cisco’s has additional firearms in the Gallery post 1896. Call for itemized catalog.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: France, Europe
SIZE: 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
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19th Century French Dumonthier gun cane. .410 bore, breech loading with horn handle and Malacca shaft. Button trigger. Mfg. 1880. ll original. Unique mechanism likey patented. 67.62 gauge. In addition to their aesthetics, walking canes in the 19th century also served practical purposes.
They were used by both men and women as a means of support while walking on uneven surfaces or for balance. They also provided protection, with some canes featuring concealed sword blades, while others had built-in compartments for storing small items such as snuff or perfume. 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
Cisco’s has additional firearms in the Gallery post 1896. Call for itemized catalog.
They were used by both men and women as a means of support while walking on uneven surfaces or for balance. They also provided protection, with some canes featuring concealed sword blades, while others had built-in compartments for storing small items such as snuff or perfume. 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
Cisco’s has additional firearms in the Gallery post 1896. Call for itemized catalog.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: France, Europe
SIZE: 34 1/2"L x 4" x 2 1/2"
