Charles Bunge was an innovative gunsmith in Geneva, New York, in the last half of the 19th century and is noted as a manufacturer of revolving rifles, pistols, and air guns. He patented the design for this "Revolving Spring Toy-Gun" on August 31, 1869, which he indicated was designed to hold six balls per chamber for seventy-two balls in a 12 chamber gun. Similar examples are in Cody Firearms Museum (accession numbers 1993.8.12, 1993.8.13, and 1993.8.14 ). The gun features a smoothbore barrel with a brass blade front sight and notch rear sight. The left side of the brass lug is marked "C. BUNGE GENEVA. N.Y." There is a large cocking lever on the right side with a handle, and it is mounted with a smooth walnut buttstock with brass furniture. Provenance: The Mark Aziz Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Fine. The cylinder retains 85% nickel plating, the barrel and crank have smooth gray and brown patina, and the brass displays attractive aged patina. There are some general minor marks and scratches. The stock is very fine and has smooth oiled finish, a few scattered minor dings and scratches, and attractive grain. Mechanically fine.