Masudaya tin toy machine gun from Japan 1950s to 60s

This rare and authentic toy machine gun is a significant collector's item from the heyday of Japanese tin toy production and carries the sought-after manufacturer's mark „Modern Toys TM“ of the long-established company Masudaya.

The object impresses with its detailed and colorful lithography which perfectly reflects the technical charm of the 1950s and documents the mastery of Japanese craftsmanship in the post-war period. It is an honest and played-with original piece which possesses a natural patina as well as some small dents, which testify to the decades-long history of this object and underline its vintage character.

The internal mechanics are basically functional and when pulling the trigger the gun produces the typical rattling sound whereby it should be noted that the mechanism already appears somewhat worn out due to age, which however does not detract from the authentic toy character. Despite the missing original packaging this machine gun remains due to the rarity of objects of this era a highly interesting exhibit for connoisseurs and lovers of historical toy curiosities. Signs of use corresponding to the age; dimensions: 12 x 49 x 4 cm