Well could not stand not using my new Whites MDT that I went out in the backyard in the dark. found a little new change and this little guy,I wonder if it is old or a way to date it?
Could be WW II era however my guess is that it's earlier. The helmet and uniform is more from the WW I era. The machine gun is a M1917 Browning first used in WW I but also used in WW II and Korea. My bottom line guess would be a toy from the 1920's or 30's.
Hi Rockhoppernc, You have a Barclay #702 "Machine Gunner-Kneeling-Cast Helmet" US doughboy soldier in VG shape, circa 1935-1950ish. Yours is in great shape and is a very nice find. I imagine there will be more soldiers in the area, so keep detecting. Happy Hunting, Sub
Thanks man, looks like I gots me somes history in my area. Also found a small brass and copper handle. looks like from a coffee grinder, but after looking at it I noticed it is a one way right turn handle. I'll post a pic soon. headed out to hunt a old farm plot...stand by.