2.5x3.5x6" box shows repeated illustration and text on front and back "Silver Plated Pistol/Actually Raises Gun And Squirts Water/© Hank Ketchem." Box lid includes text "In Person/America's Most Mischievous Youngster Dennis The Menace/© 1954 Hank Ketchem T.M./Actually Raises Gun And Squirts Water." Side panels have six illustrations of Dennis accompanied by similar text. Inside box top is fold-over color illustrated insert w/instructions on use of toy. Bottom reads "A Product Of Active Toys Inc., Chicago, Ill." Two .75" splits on box top flap, lt. surface dust but box remains sturdy w/colorful illustrations. 5.75" tall molded plastic toy has internal plunger that is activated when Dennis' cowlick is pressed down causing right arm to raise w/gun in hand and squirts water. Instructions indicate "Good For Three Or Four Squirts Before Refilling." Back bottom of toy reads "Dennis The Menace © 1954 Hank Ketchem T.M. Made In U.S.A." Bright, clean, likely working. N. Mint.