SHOOT THE HAT CAP GUN. Circa 1880s. Completely intact example of this rare and fragile Mechanical Cap Gun. This was a slur against Italian American immigrants who often wore Derby Hats. When trigger is pulled, a man pulls the immigrants hat down over his ears to humiliate him. This exact piece is published in Christian J. Buys book, “Historic Aspen in Rare Photographs” page 85. Gun blueing applied to surface of metal in past.Condition:Dimensions:5 - 1/4" x 5 - 1/4".