Dumonthier cane gun, 1880-1900

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The curved handle, when separated from the shaft, contains a simple gun mechanism. This secret weapon would have been used for self-defense by a wealthy person around the 1880s to 1900s.
ID Number: 1969.5072.2
Date: Circa 1880-1900
Physical Description: 1 Gun, Cane; wood, metal; 4.5 in.H x 35.5 in.W x 1 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1969.5072.2
Subjects: Popular Culture