KILGORE "RA-TA-TA-TAT MACHINE GUN" BOXED CAP GUN.
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$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
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Item Description
Original illustrated cardboard box contains 5.5" long nickel-plated cast iron gun w/separate hand crank to be inserted into gun body and then rapidly turned, firing roll caps w/machine gun effect. 1938. Hinged door on side of gun body opens to reveal cap chamber. Kilgore's circle "K" logo appears on each side, along w/raised "Ra-Ta-Ta-Tat" text. Gun is w/o trigger as designed. Crank no longer works and gun shows moderate use w/scattered wear and lt. oxidation to/around cap chamber door. Fine/VF. Box has printed/illustrated loading instructions on back and is missing one inner flap. Scattered handling wear w/1" tear to side panel. Fine. Rare boxed and first we've offered as such in our 48 years.
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