Please accept our condolences on the passing of your grandfather.

FWIW, every Remington cane gun I've seen over the past 50-odd years have had an offset handle, and not a pommel (like a knife or umbrella).

It might have been made by some small cane gunmaker - but I have no clue for the source.

The workmanship appears to be top notch, as does the styling.

If you google "antique .22 cane gun", your may find another which matches what you have (with, hopefully, maker's info).

Here's an article about cane guns:

Cane Guns; Victorian concealed firearms of gentlemen & cads | Kate Tattersall Adventures

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I don't know anything about them, but if I need a cane to get around, I want it to be able to fire.

 

You can get one or make one but you will need a $200.00 stamp from ATF unless it was classified as an Antique circa 1898.

 

pretty cool cane , i wish mine was one of those

 

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BATF's definition of an antique firearm is production in 1898 or earlier.

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Google flare gun cane, M.S. Rau antiques came up and they list some close to what you have pictured. I'd post the link, but don't know if it's against the rules.

 

Waayyy kewl
I use a cane and as much as it gets dropped or knocked over I think Im better off with a pocket gun to go with my permit.

 

Hi there, I would caution you that cane guns are considered AOW (Any Other Weapon) under NFA rules and require a tax stamp to remain legal.

See paragraph 2.1.5 in this link https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/undefined/atf-national-firearms-act-handbook-chapter-2/download

If you can prove it was manufactured prior to 1898 it may be classified as an antique firearm and therefore exempt from those rules.

We (Rimfire Central) are not in a position to give you legal advice on this but were it mine I would definitely seek out professional guidance.

Frank

 

Thank you, that's exactly the information I'm hoping to acquire. I can't imagine it being anything but an antique, but I'd like to be able to prove it. Speaking of professional guidance, does anyone here know of any firearms historians, appraisers, etc. one could contact?

 

FWIW, if any appraiser offers to buy it from you if/when you get it appraised, the appraiser would be in violation of the profession's code of conduct.

IME, any such offer would be at least 100% below it's true value - which can run anywhere from $1K to 10,00K. (looking at what recently sold cane guns have sold for)

For reaching out to an appraiser, google is your friend - here's a few:

Age Verification - Pioneer Valley Arms

Expert Appraisals for Antique and Vintage Walking Canes | JustAnswer

Firearms Appraisal Services – Providing Firearm and Gun Appraisals



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I have a muzzle loaded Griffon Morris Lawing cane gun in my collection.
It appears to be 36 caliber and to load it you unscrew the long metal tube part of the cane from the 1.5" barrel and chamber then load powder, patch, and bullet into it like a regular muzzle loader. You then pull the spring loaded hammer back and lock the button trigger into the notch.
Place a percussion cap on the nipple and fire it by pushing the button trigger to the side and the hammer slams forward into the cap.
Not exactly an ideal concealed carry weapon but in a pinch it would hopefully work.
From the power residue in the barrel and tube it has been fired before but since I have no idea what the powder charge would be I've never tried it.
Since the ATF doesn't classify muzzle loaders as firearms I could theoretically carry it with me as a cane on a plane or other places where firearms aren't allowed as long as there was no charge or cap in it but why invite the hassle and uproar that this would no doubt create?
Ride Safe. Dr.Tramp............

 

I have a couple of modern Sword canes from Cold Steel, the carrying of them varies from area to area...so far just curiosities....

A safe to use Cane Gun would be a delight...congrats on your inherited model.