Arthur Scheffler metal construction set basic box No.3 Germany around 1955

This rare metal construction set basic box No 3 originates from Arthur Scheffler from the needle factory and mechanical workshops Burgstädt and was produced around 1955 in Germany. The set consists of various metal parts, which are in a played-with condition whereby the construction set is incomplete and some components are missing. The original cardboard box is present but shows significant damage. Particularly noteworthy is the enclosed original construction manual which contains designs for numerous models such as a footbridge a fire truck a crane a sash saw a dump truck a drilling machine a railcar and a curious potato harvesting machine and many more. The original cardboard box is present but shows significant damage. Due to the rarity of the Scheffler construction sets this convolute is ideally suited as a supplement for collections or as a historical spare part donor for lovers of rare construction technology. Signs of use corresponding to the age; dimensions: 31,5 x 41,5 x 3 cm