Toy army man found in my back yard and might be an old one?

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I think the one I found back in May is similar. metal,hollow

Very nice jef231, Your soldiers are American-made by Manoil. Reference number M108 (or 81 in their catalog) Machine Gunner and Helper, circa 1935-1942. Congrats on a cool find. Sub 8-)
 

Very nice find. I found a half of one yesterday. It seems to be made of lead.
 

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Hey Jeff B, your bottom half of a soldier appears to be what is left of a Barclay B-34 shown in their catalog as a 711, Drum Major, long stride, tin helmet. Circa 1935-1942. Happy hunting, Sub


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You really gotta love those old toys! I've found a handful also, and they are always a conversation piece. Great find!



 

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Thanks for the info Sub.
 

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$25 to $30 bucks,,,nice
I am going to go back out tonight and look for more. stand by...
 

Found a little JEEP, loading a photo now...TootsieToy Jeep Chicago USA 1950's

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What an exciting find!!! he is wayyyyyyy cool!!! I love seeing when people find old toys. :occasion14:
 

Rockhoppennc,
I sent your pictures to a friend who collects these and here is what he had to say:
" The Iron Company is no longer in business but I saw some of their pieces in a display at Dale's Train Shop in Norfolk on Saturday. Looked just like this and the ones you sent me earlier. They were going for $30 a piece and the book said that was a good price. They were in a bit better shape than yours. Do not repaint them. Clean carefully. They are worth some dough."
 

For certain ONE FINE FIND!! At first I thought it may be WWI British with a .303 Vickers, but I think others have nailed it down to American and Browning. Regardless, it's surely worth searching that area very closely. :hello2:
 

If anyone is interested in the army man let me know.
 

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