The Remington Percussion Cane Gun was patented by John F. Thomas, Remington's master mechanic, on 9 February 1858. These canes were one of the first civilian firearms produced by Remington, and they were the only major American manufacturer to produce one. It is estimated that between 1858 and 1866 only 500 of the percussion cane guns were manufactured, with many of them later being converted to .32 Rimfire. This example is one of approximately 2,000 originally manufactured in .32 RF. Along with that, this particular example has the "dog's head" handle, which is fashioned out of black toned gutta percha. Though the "dog's head" handle is not necessarily the most scarce handle variation seen on these canes, it is often cited as the most desirable. The shaft is sleeved in similar black gutta percha as the handle. There is a small brass band where the handle meets the shaft and an iron ferrule at the tip/muzzle which is marked "57". It measures 34 1/2 inches overall.

Fine, the gutta percha sleeve showing a long crack visible toward the bottom and a hairline crack at the rear top of the dog's head grip, but otherwise scattered light handling marks. The metals show an attractively aged patina. Mechanically untested.