Entry No. 34 — the Kansas City file — filed under: outdoor

World's Largest Cap Gun

Hanging above the entrance of a 1920s industrial warehouse in the West Bottoms is a giant, hyper-realistic 3D sculpture of a retro toy cap gun. Created in 2005 by artist Burak Duvenci for the long-defunct Pistol Social Club, the fiberglass firearm features raised 'Made in China' lettering and has become a gritty neighborhood icon.

The move: Grab a classic cocktail or a beer at the historic bar, The Ship, then walk a block over to stand directly beneath the massive metallic-gray pistol for some industrial-chic photos.

📍 West Bottoms
💸 Free
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Outdoors

Where: 1219 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO 64101

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

#sculpture #roadside-oddity #pop-art #free

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Further reading: kansascitymag.com · roadsidearchitecture.com

last checked: 2026-07-21