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[Peter Reuss]

Hi all -

I was reading a piece on the Military Trader website about military collectibles, and when asked about his favorite piece the collector being interviewed said this was his favorite, but he has no idea about who made it.

I thought I'd put forum members to the test!

My favorite find is still a mystery. About 6 years ago, I purchased a large militaria collection from the estate of a deceased collector. It focused primarily on weapons and wasn’t a toy collection. But, in one box, I discovered a very accurate model of a WWII German 88mm cannon. It is highly detailed and appears to be of the period. The cannon swivels, raises, and lowers, and it has a working breech. I don’t know if it’s a salesman’s model, a toy, or a factory piece, but it certainly looks great with my tinplate German toys!

 

[theBaron]

The interviewee gives an excellent clue, in my opinion, when he mentions German tinplate toys. I'm waiting to hear what Louis thinks, because I suspect that it falls into that area.

Prost!
Brad

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Brad,

I think you are correct about it being German. It looks like it is about 90mm to 110mm or so in scale going by the difference in scale evident from the pair of soldiers standing with it, and is obviously an Anti Air 88. For the maker I would guess Marklin or Hausser. But I will have to see if I can find one in my resources. Very cool piece for sure since it can shoot. Would be a lot of fun having one.


Dave

 

[DMNamiot]

Wow I was really hoping someone else would have some ideas on this piece. No one out there collect these things?

Dave