Cane gun info required please

[Eagleeye]

I HAVE NOW HANDED THE CANE IN TO MY LOCAL POLICE STATION TO BE DESTROYED AS PER GREAT ADVISE FROM HENRY KRANK GUN SHOP YORKSHIRE. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ADVISE.

I have just aquired a cane gun which i believe is very old. Can anyone please give me info on its age and worth.

It is constructed from bamboo with i think an ivory handle. On the barrel there is a mark which is an e with a line either side of it. I do have photos if needed i can pm them to you

i would be grateful if anyone is able to help.

Many thanks

eagleeye

[Sam99]

Hello,

With the greatest respect, and NO I don’t want banning from this site, BUT have you read your thread?

Give the knowledgeable ones on here a chance !!
A Photo or three, calibre, makers name, etc etc ect .
Box / case with a name ?
Something to go on at the very least.

Sorry to offend,

Sam.

[Eagleeye]

I have put that if you pm me I will send photos by email as I can't seem to upload them on here.

It has been suggested that the cane is a 410 but with the breach measuring 1 and 3/4 in in length and the width is 10mm i doubt whether it is a 410.

any ideas would be appreciated.

Eagleeye

[ora8i]

You have a real potential for legal issues with a Cain gun of any kind, best to get specialist legal advice.



Ora

[Eagleeye]

Thanks for the advise

I will contact my FA Officer to see what he advises.

Eagleeye

[Jerry Cornelius]

I'd try BASC myself.

No disrespect to FEO's, but a cane gun isn't mainstream. He might never have come accross one before. BASC have specialists in firearm legislation.

[Prewar]

This air cane legality question has raised been on here a few times. I thought the law on these (section 58) was the same as antique blackpowder and obsolete calibre guns, fine to own as a display item, FAC required to use.

[Eagleeye]

Thanks Jerry

I will give them a call as I am a member with them, never thought of that cheers mate.

Eagleeye

[Eagleeye]

This is a really old one, I would imagine 100 to 200 years old but don;t quote me on it.

[Lou]

If its 200 yrs old then it wont be a cartridge gun.
Sounds like 9mm possibly.
If you contact the Police they will confiscate it (because they have to until they establish what it is) and possibly prosecute you.
Go to a proper shotgun dealer. For heavens sake dont sell it untill you get some advice.
Lou

[Eagleeye]

Thanks Lou for your advise.

Eagleeye