Lot 138: Vintage Japanese Battery-Operated M-3 Heavy Machine Gun with Original Box
A mid-20th century Japanese battery-operated M-3 Heavy Machine Gun toy, manufactured by Tada (marked with the manufacturer’s quatrefoil logo to the box lid). The piece features a lithographed tinplate body with detailed mechanical illustrations, including simulated rivets and control panels, complemented by a red translucent plastic light housing and a perforated barrel. The gun is designed to sit on the included detachable black metal tripod. The toy is accompanied by its original illustrated cardboard box, which features the product name in both Japanese characters (重機関銃) and English. The packaging highlights the toy’s mechanical features, including a Kick-Action recoil, a Flashing Barrel Light, and an Explosive Ack-Ack Noise produced by a battery-driven motor.
Materials: Tinplate, metal, and plastic.
Condition report:
The toy is in good vintage condition with some light surface scuffing and minor wear to the lithographed finish consistent with age. The original cardboard box shows signs of wear, including creasing, edge rubbing, and some structural softening, but remains substantially intact with vibrant graphics. The tripod is present. The battery-operated mechanism and lighting features have not been tested for functionality, and the item is sold as a non-functional collector\'s piece.
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