Before and after pics of toy howitzer

[tomharris76]

Here is an old toy howitzer I found my last hunt. It was mangled into a bunch of pieces probably by a mower. It was spread out over a large area. I put it back together the best I could. At least I can display it now. Not sure exactly how old it is. The only markings on it are Made In The USA. If anyone has seen these before I would appreciate any info on it. Thanks

 

[ivan salis]

nice rebuild do i see 1936 or 1938 on it in the photo above?along the base

 

[Roland58]

You did a fine job of putting the puzzle back together! No info for you, but, it is a cool find.

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land of the Bluenose.....a good reconstruction job considering what it had been through. Best of the new year to youz me bouy!

 

[fireman4youu]

Nice job getting it back together, Great work.

 

[DCMatt]

That is so cool that you found nearly all of it! Nice job putting it back together.

I found a similar cannon on icollector. They called it WWI era.

http://www.icollector.com/VERY-EARLY-WORLD-WAR-I-CAST-METAL-TOY-MILITARY-CANNON-ARTILARY_i9890156

DCMatt

 

[vanoldschool]

I think I passed right through that area, Glad you got all the parts together!! WW1

 

[tomharris76]

That is so cool that you found nearly all of it! Nice job putting it back together.

I found a similar cannon on icollector. They called it WWI era.

http://www.icollector.com/VERY-EARLY-WORLD-WAR-I-CAST-METAL-TOY-MILITARY-CANNON-ARTILARY_i9890156

DCMatt

Thanks for the link!

 

[SeatedorBust]

I agree.... great reconstruction!! I think it's awesome you put the thing back together.... Not sure I would have the patience! lol

 

[ivan salis]

opps it was rivets --poor eyesite --by the design of it i figgered post WW1 but before WW2 * thats why i was think 1930 ish

 

[jewelerguy]

you did a good job at putting it back together

 

[FunWithTreasure]

I saw your post a few days ago well today I went to a local antique store and guess what I saw....Here is a pic.. $32 was the asking price.

 

[tomharris76]

I saw your post a few days ago well today I went to a local antique store and guess what I saw....Here is a pic.. $32 was the asking price.

Wow, that's really cool. I've never seen one before. Thanks for the pic and info!

 

[birdman]

You have skills my friend.

 

[Mark S.]

It's actually a fairly common piece. I have seen many at toy shows and antique malls. I even have one myself that I purchased in a lot. That $32 price tag is a bit high. Probably half that would be closer.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Most folks probably wouldn't have given the broken pieces a second thought, but you have turned something bound for the trash bin into something with meaning. This is a great post.

Cheers,


Buckles

 

[kevkirki]

cool post!