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Hand-painted and lithographed tin cannon, rare coastal defense/fortress gun, with brass barrel, working breech-loading firing mechanism, crane, mounted on a circular platform, access ladder and platform rails, olive drab finish. According to catalog specifications, model #8047 is a revolving, rear-loading, height-adjustable gun, with a catwalk, ladder, protective shield, and a burnished barrel. The base has a diameter of 10.5 cm and a length of 13 cm. Designed for use with 8161/4 rubber grenades. Made in Germany. MARKLIN marked on the base, original, circa 1934. Signs of use, in good condition.
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Hand-painted and lithographed tin cannon, rare coastal defense/fortress gun, with brass barrel, working breech-loading firing mechanism, crane, mounted on a circular platform, access ladder and platform rails, olive drab finish. According to catalog specifications, model #8047 is a revolving, rear-loading, height-adjustable gun, with a catwalk, ladder, protective shield, and a burnished barrel. The base has a diameter of 10.5 cm and a length of 13 cm. Designed for use with 8161/4 rubber grenades. Made in Germany. MARKLIN marked on the base, original, circa 1934. Signs of use, in good condition.
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