I don't think these are very common anymore, but back in the 60's to early 80's they were everywhere.
These are all modern, but are pretty similar to what was around.
Made to look like a semi auto pistol, it is really an 8 shot ring cap revolver
As age goes up, maturity drops, so here is a chronicle of my attempt to escape, as much as possible, from "adulting". This is NOT a recommendation site. Some of the items featured will be BB guns, fireworks, and model rockets. Stuff that would make a modern day helicopter parent's head explode, but all common fodder for kids of yesteryear.