Hopalong Cassidy Toy Cap Guns

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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF HOPALONG CASSIDY CAP GUNS, MADE BY A LOT OF COMPANIES THAT ARE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THIS WEBSITE ON OTHER PAGES!

To millions of kids watching TV in the 50's there wasn't a bigger hero in the world than Hopalong Cassidy. William Boyd played the part and every part of the show was not only a "Western," but it was full of morality. The emphasis wasn't on spilling blood. The emphasis was that Good will always triumph over Wrong and that Evil had to be rooted out by our heroes.

These days, though there are still events like the "Hopalong Cassidy Festival" in Cambridge, Ohio (See our Events Page), the memories are fading. These Cap Guns, however, still command a pretty good price and some of the collections and examples are among the highest priced of antique toy guns.

I hope that if you have any nice photos of Hopalong Cassidy Cap Guns or memorabilia, you will send some to me. Thanks! —MN

NICHOLS GUNS
(in Uncle Talley's order)

This is so rare it practically doesn't exist. This is a 23-inch long Hopalong Cassidy plastic rifle. There is no maker's mark but it was made by Marx. A Very Rare Find!

Thanks to Dave Klahn

John Bray, master modeler made this model in wood of a Wyandotte Hoppy cap gun. The size is 2-1 scale. Twice as large as the original. Notice the Nichols 45 for reference. He also made a copy of the Schmidt Roy. You can see the top of it in the photo. Both guns are unique and are one of a kind. This was at the Greensboro Toy Gun Show held in Sept. By the way, the Hoppy holster was custom made by John to match. John handcarved the engraving and he told me, "I will never do it again." It took him 3 years to make the gun and holster. It's not technically a Cap Gun, but it surely is interesting.

Submitted by Don Raker

This isn't a Cap Gun, but it is quite rare and unusual. A FLASHLIGHT GUN! Hoppy (William Boyd) marketed better than anybody. This is from TOPPER.

Photo by Scott McCollum




	Hopalong Cassidy Gold Revolver







	This is one of the most prized Hopalong Cassidy Cap Guns by George Schmidt. Besides the high-quality gold finish, it has full engraving and really nice Hoppy black grips. *Many thanks to Jim Schleyer of Western Toy Guns* (what we in the hobby refer to as Backyard Buckaroos) for this photo!**

And here is the box that went with this rare Cap Gun.
The gun is rare enough, but I think the box is worth more.
CLICK ON THE BOX TO SEE A BIGGER VIEW.

Thanks to Scott McCollum for the photo!




	George Schmidt Buck'N Bronc Hoppy Set







	Please Click On Each Thumbnail For An Enlarged View! Thank you Scott McCollum for these photos!




	George Schmidt Hoppy Guns with White Grips







	This variation has Hopalong Cassidy on the side of the gun under the cylinder and white grips. Thanks to Sharon and Toby O'Brien for these photos!

Here's the same Hopalong Cassidy Cap Gun, again with the white grips.

Photos (above and below) by Michael Sheehan

And below we have a close-up of the grip where I enhanced the photo (gamma factor) in order that you could see (and read) a little more of the Hoppy "logo" on the grip. William Boyd always exemplified the True Western Ethic in his shows.

Here is a nice set of George Schmidt cap guns. The big boxed set is very rare and would sell in the thousands of dollars. It has a matching Hopalong Cassidy double holster set with guns, cuffs and spurs—all matching! Very, very rare and expensive! The big boxed holster set was on the 6 o'clock news in Cambridge, Ohio last May.




	Hoppy Double Holster Set w/ Schmidt Cap Guns



				Well this seems to be basically the set that we see just above. The photos were a little shaky and I have tried to sharpen them as much as I can. There were so many Hopalong Cassidy products in the 1950's that I think they eclipsed all of the other Western Heroes when it comes to toys. Here I present a simply remarkable set with George Schmidt Cap Guns. At the time I have put this set up, it was still on auction on Ebay and only time will tell what it will go for, but I think it is quite valuable. To be perfectly candid, I don't think these photos really do the set justice, as it is a wonderful set.
















	All photos thanks to Raul Robles Be Sure To Click On The Thumbnails!

More great mementos of Hoppy Stuff from the 1950's.
Jim says that in 1951 there was $100,000,000 worth of Hoppy stuff sold.
I was 4 and couldn't drive to the store to get it. Feet didn't reach the pedals.

Terrific photos submitted by Jim Manning of JM Cap Guns & Toys. Thanks!




	Gold Leslie-Henry Hopalong







	There don't seem to be very many Leslie-Henry Hopalong Cassidy guns. But, of course, this is just another standard Leslie-Henry Cap Gun, albeit in the gold. But it's rare! This one must be from Canada, as it has the square screw in the grip. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR CLOSE-UP! Thanks to Steve Arlin for this photo and the close-up.




	M.A. Henry "Hopalong" from Canada







	Here's another Hopalong. I get as many good photos as I can. Be Sure To Click On The Thumbnails! Photos thanks to Scott McCollum.

In the 1950's there were lots of Hopalong Cassidy toys. (understatement!)
Here's a nice set of wrist cuffs.

And here's a nice set of Hoppy gloves!
Thanks to David Denton.




	Hopalong Cassidy Guns by George Schmidt



				Here is a rare pair of matching George Schmidt Buck' n Bronc Cap Guns. George Schmidt also used black grips with white busts. I hope that you folks will remember that you too can have your favorite Cap Guns on this website. Send the photos in, preferably in 320 x 240 resolution, and we will give you a "plug." PROMOTE THE HOBBY!







	Be Sure To Click On The Thumbnails!

Nice photo of an old Hoppy record from our friend Doug Hamilton.

Wallpaper, of all things!
Trust me! When it comes to Hoppy memorabilia, I think the possibilities are virtually endless. That, of course, doesn't necessarily mean that the prices are always cheap. However, as I have said in several places, investing in Cap Gun Memorabilia (especially Cap Guns!) is probably a better investment than in the stock market.

Thank Ed Manes for this contribution!

The market in the early 1950's was so strong that they could even sell a kid's complete saddle.

Thanks to David Denton.

Now this bicycle looks just like the American Flyer that I had when I was a kid. Except this one is worth some real money. Thanks to Ed Manes for this photo.


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