somd_mustangs
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- Jul 1, 2012
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To those that may be offended by my audacity in posting pics of "toys" I apologize in advance
I ran across these recently, thought they were pretty cool, and couldn't pass them up. They came out of a gun collection that's been in storage since the early 60's; I was also able to get (3) STAR's (A, S, and SI) and a Colt 1911 Super 38 from the same collection, all from 1950-52 time frame and all with original boxes. I'll get some pics of those up some day.
These "replicants" were made starting in the early 50's I think, one source said they stopped in 1958 and advertised until stock ran out, another that they were made through the early 60's. I vaguely remember seeing ads for these back in the day, although a little (pun) before my time. They showed up in kids mags especially, like comic books ("Hey kids, start your gun collection today!" was the slogan) as well as serious hunting and shooting mags. I especially like the line "He-Man Trophies for Den, Rumpus Room or Cabin" - remember the "Rumpus Room"? These are full-scale 1:1 and looks like they took casts of real guns. The Mauser Broomhandle in particular shows faint impression of the banner. That one is pretty impressive in the detailing, some of the others are pretty crude. The two Mausers I've seen sold at $90-100 and weren't nearly as nice. Nostalgia sells, I guess.
There were 16 total, the lot I picked up had 12 unique plus two dups (P.38 and Luger). All are in excellent condition, especially considering the crappy paint they used and that they are cast aluminum. Most found nowadays have pieces broken off and/or badly worn paint - because they actually got used by kids having fun, in a time before you got expelled from school for playing on your own property.
I'm missing the "Derringer", "Mauser 7.65 Semi", "S&W Police Special", and the "Iver Johnson Cadet" - I think. The revolver I'm not sure about is the "Spanish Moxley" (third one down) - I believe that's what it is.
I'd love to hear from anybody that has one, or knows more about them.
I ran across these recently, thought they were pretty cool, and couldn't pass them up. They came out of a gun collection that's been in storage since the early 60's; I was also able to get (3) STAR's (A, S, and SI) and a Colt 1911 Super 38 from the same collection, all from 1950-52 time frame and all with original boxes. I'll get some pics of those up some day.
These "replicants" were made starting in the early 50's I think, one source said they stopped in 1958 and advertised until stock ran out, another that they were made through the early 60's. I vaguely remember seeing ads for these back in the day, although a little (pun) before my time. They showed up in kids mags especially, like comic books ("Hey kids, start your gun collection today!" was the slogan) as well as serious hunting and shooting mags. I especially like the line "He-Man Trophies for Den, Rumpus Room or Cabin" - remember the "Rumpus Room"? These are full-scale 1:1 and looks like they took casts of real guns. The Mauser Broomhandle in particular shows faint impression of the banner. That one is pretty impressive in the detailing, some of the others are pretty crude. The two Mausers I've seen sold at $90-100 and weren't nearly as nice. Nostalgia sells, I guess.
There were 16 total, the lot I picked up had 12 unique plus two dups (P.38 and Luger). All are in excellent condition, especially considering the crappy paint they used and that they are cast aluminum. Most found nowadays have pieces broken off and/or badly worn paint - because they actually got used by kids having fun, in a time before you got expelled from school for playing on your own property.
I'm missing the "Derringer", "Mauser 7.65 Semi", "S&W Police Special", and the "Iver Johnson Cadet" - I think. The revolver I'm not sure about is the "Spanish Moxley" (third one down) - I believe that's what it is.
I'd love to hear from anybody that has one, or knows more about them.