Lone Star Toy Cap Gun ScrapbookThisWebsiteCopyright ©All Rights ReservedSee These Websites Within Nichols CapGuns:Get THE BOOK on the History of NicholsIndustriesPAGE 4 of4The following is from Geoffrey Ambridge, whosedad was one of the co-founders and wrote me.' Die CastingMachine Tools Ltd. (DCMT), as it became known, started out in 1939 as abusiness called: 'Toys and Houseware' situated in two large, understreet-level, lock-up garages beneath a petrol/gas filling station forecourt inGreen Lanes, Palmers Green, north London. After a couple of changes ofnondescript brand names before 1950/51, such as 'Slikka Toys' and 'DCMT', thefounder Directors finally decided on the name 'Lone Star Products' inspired by,and following the production of, their first 'Western' style cap pistol calledthe 'Lone Star' introduced in 1949 and which bore interior 'Slikka Toy'markings.

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The last guardian xbox one. This was the first of over 220 toy guns over a span of some 38 years,produced by 'Lone Star', the Toy Division of DCMT, the latter being responsiblesolely for the manufacture, construction and sale of the die-casting machines,themselves, to other producers of zinc-alloy and plastic castings. The 'LoneStar' company expanded to two additional factory premises in and aroundHatfield, in south Hertfordshire, U.K.; the larger being at Hatfield, wasbrand-new, built 1955 and opened the following year, followed in 1959 by anolder factory at Welham Green, about two miles south of Hatfield.'

You can find out more about Lone Star by visitingGeoff's finewebsite about Lone Star at:(The following are my words about LoneStar.) Die Casting Machine Tools Ltd. (formerly of Palmers Green,London, U.K.)DCMT, as it became known capitalized on the surge of popularity ofToy Cap Guns around the world and made a lot of fine pistols that were for theAmerican West.Besides guns that were 'generic' Lone Star also made guns thatwere dedicated to people like Roy Rogers. Some of their guns are among therarest and are good finds for you collectors.NICHOLS GUNS(in Uncle Talley'sorder)TODAY'S FEATURED ITEMON THIS WEBSITE!Thereare over 8,000 pages (including those from thumbnails—and the site isstill growing!) on this website that will give you more information plus BIGGERPHOTOS!StevensRangerCLICK ON THIS THUMBNAIL TO GO TO THE PARENTPAGE FOR THIS ITEM.(then go find it!)WE HAVE LOTS OF BRANDS OF CAP GUNS BESIDESJUST NICHOLS ON THIS WEBSITE. PLEASE HELP!(Thank you forsome of you have contributed generously and have helped us stayalive!)Normally I don't grovel and beg for money, but I am past thatstage, as the site is so difficult to keep up.ONE WAY TO CONTRIBUTE IS ALSO TO PURCHASETHE GORGEOUS GLASS CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS AS IN THE AD JUST ABOVE HERE!Believe me, even small contributions help! This is the onlysite where you are likely to find most of the Cap Guns ever made. The site willalways be free to use, but it's not free for me.YOU CAN CLICK BELOW TO HELP OUT!(Contritubutions start atonly $10, but you can make it more if you can afford it.)(And weabsolute refuse to put you on amailing list or sell your e-mail address.) Thank you 'History Buffs &Collectors'—Mike Nichols, TexasWhile this is not aparticularly valuable Cap Gun, it is nevertheless part of the Lone Star set, soif you don't have one, you will have a tough time finding one.

Photo thanks toChuck Quinn.Lone Star Miniatures in Very Rare CaseHere's aset that is almost IMPOSSIBLE to find. Wouldn't you expect that our friendChuck Quinn would have it though? It's quite true that these are 'knock-offs'of other companies' Cap Guns, but apparently that happened often enough. TheDerringer and Flintlock are certainly Nichols copies, but I'm not sure wherethat 3rd one came from.

The case is absolutely marvelous! ThanksChuck!!!Be SureTo Click On The Thumbnails!Lone Star Stampede and BoxHere'sone you don't see very often. I'm not sure if it's because it is rare, or if itis because people ignore it. These photos are from Dave Klahn of The Ten GallonHat.Be SureTo Click On The Thumbnails!Thanks to SteveArlin, here's a Lone Star Sawn-Off Shot Gun.

He says that he didn't even knowthis one existed until recently. Thanks Steve!James BondMoonraker Cap GunAnd now for somethingdifferent! Here's a Space Gun from Lone Star from the James Bond series.There's Roger Moore on the box!Photos by Julien CohenBe Sure To Click On TheThumbnails!Lone Star P-38Here's LoneStar's offering of the famous German World War II pistol.These photosthanks to Phillip BeadhamBe SureTo Click On The Thumbnails!Though Lone Star mademany Peacemaker-type guns, this one is actually CALLED 'PEACEMAKER.' Photos thanks toSteve Arlin.And here isanother Peacemaker and this time with the box.Photos thanks toChuck Quinn.Here'sanother version of the Lone Star Peacemaker.Photos thanks to ChuckQuinn.Lone Star BatMastersonHere is a Bat Masterson Cap Gun from Lone Starthat must be pretty rare, for it's been only recently added to this onlinemuseum!Thanks to David Denton.Lone Star WyattEarp U.S. MarshalThis Lone Star offering isquite rare.Photos by Jamie LinfordBe Sure To Click On TheThumbnails!And here isLone Star's Buntline Special.

Wow, I'm going to have to get a wider monitor!The box shown here is actually a BCM box.Photos thanks to ChuckQuinn.While it's true that Iput this photo in here mostly for the Cheyenne Cap Gun, because it is so rare,the two 'BUNT-LINE' Cap Guns are pretty rare too and deserve a good place ofhonor. The 'BUNT-LINE SPECIAL 38' on the bottom is quite rare. It has a gripthat looks like the grip on one of the Lone Star Cisco Kid guns.Photos thanks toChuck Quinn.Lone Star 'Cub'RevolverThis is a Lone Star Cub that is 7 inches long.Though it is not in the best shape, as there is a lot of wear on the bluecoating, it is a gun that you really don't see very often.

It has a horse'shead on the ivory grip.Many thanks Ken DaSilva-Hill - Objet's Extraordinaire! Forthis photo!The two above photos showthe Lone Star Cub even better. They are slightly different variations, as theframe and 'fake bullet pusher thingy' is different. My guess is that the box isabout twice as rare as the Cap Gun.

They usually are, since little kidssometimes throw the boxes in the trash or treat them poorly. This box is inpretty good shape and I didn't improve its looks with Photoshop.Photos thanks toStephen RobsonI stuck this Lone Starright below the Cub because it looks like it might have come right after thatoffering. It looks like it is much older than the other Lone Star CapGuns.Photos thanks to Chuck Quinn.Here is a slightly modernLuger by Lone Star, but it is still a toy gun, isn't it?Photos thanks toJamie Linford.A Lone StarLuger Presentation SetThis is a super rare Lugerpresentation kit from our English friends, Lone Star.Photos by RichHallBe Sure To Click On TheThumbnails!This is a collection ofitems from the American Civil War that were in the same general style as theGray Ghost series. They are 1861 Army Revolvers from Lone Star—except theYankee hat. All of these items are from our friend Ed Manes.Now folks, you're justgoing to have to take my word that this particular set is VERY EXPENSIVE!

Thisis the very rare Gray Ghost from Lone Star. If you will click on the compositephoto above, then you can see the Cap Gun up nice and close, along with thenice buckle. If this were your only Cap Gun, you would have a pretty goodcollection.Thanks to David Denton.Lone Star GrayGhost Cap GunThese are some really remarkable photos of aremarkably rare Cap Gun. I hope you appreciate it like I do.All photos byScott McCollumBe Sure To Click On The Thumbnails!Here's a collection of Gray Ghost items from Ed Manes ofCalifornia.

That must be an incredibly rare box. And I had never seen the hatbefore.Here's a better photo of the box. Photo thanks to David Denton ofThe Antique Cowboy.Lone StarPagesWe will behappy to list toy shows and the like (free), if you will please send them to meat:.Should youhave some nice photos and/or some text, please send them to me at:.This Web Site Constructed by© Copyright All Rights ReservedThis Web Site Constructed by© Copyright All Rights ReservedTotal Visitors:There are currentlycollector/s visiting our site. Lumberjack jacques and the ritual of doom 3 full.