Description: USED Lot of Vintage (1945) World War II "American" Tank/Car (1:108) Various Spincast Models (11), by Comet Metal Products, Inc. "Authenticast/Tanks of the World" - READ FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW Packaging Condition: POOR/FAIR - Most come in original packaging (except for one) with NO literature (Unsealed, will be secure); w/wear (scratches, rips, missing flaps, inscriptions and stains; due to storage) to packaging (see pics)Made in 1945 (USA)Size: 1:108 scale (1" to 9')Box Dimensions: 3" (W) x 2" (D) x 1.875" (H)Selling together as "Tanks of the World: American" tank/car lot (11)Lot includes:M4A3 Medium Tank - "Sherman" (#5152); w/missing gun (see pic)M3A1 Half Track (#5154); w/missing one side gas can, and front winch, and some scratches on body) see picsM18 (76mm SP Gun) Tank - "Hellcat" (#5155)M7 (105mm SP Howitzer) Tank - "The Priest" (#5156); w/some wear (missing middle part of main gun, and minor scratches on tank body) - see picsM8 (75mm SP Howitzer) Infantry Supporter Tank (#5157); w/some wear (missing small end part of main gun, and missing one side flap on top of packaging) - see picMSA1 Light Tank - "Honey" (#5158); w/some wear (missing gun, and all flaps on top of packaging) - see picsM10-A1 "Wolverine" Tank Destroyer (#5159); w/wear (missing turret, gun and packaging, and minor scratches on body of tank) - see picTwo (2) Willys Jeeps (#5160); w/wear (one flap detached from packaging, one Jeep with windshield detached, some scratches on body, and bent steering wheel, and the other Jeep has missing wheel and windshield, and bent steering wheel) - see picsM29 Weasel (#5161); w/missing windshield (see pic)U.S. Army M3A1 Scout Car (#5162); w/some wear (top cover flap detached from packaging, and missing machine gun and front axle/tires) - see picsAUTHENTICAST miniatures are exact replicas of the fighting tanks used and encountered by our fighting men in re-taking Jap conquered territory. All AUTHENTICAST tank models feature revolving gun turrets; half-tracks and armored car models have wheels that actually turn! All armament, tracks, bogies, suspensions, gears, gas tanks, hatches, air vents, and even rivet heads are on every model. These are the some official scale models precision-built for use by our armed forces in recognition and pre-combat training. Made in two scales: "Student (1" to 108"), and Teacher (1" to 36"). Each part individually cast and hand assembled. Sprayed regulation olive drab or dark grey, each tank model is permanently identified and individually boxed."Authenticast" models were made by Comet Metal Products, a die-casting company founded by Abraham Slonim in Richmond Hills, New York in 1919. After producing all kinds of die-cast goods in the beginning, Comet started making metal soldiers in the 1930s. In 1940, Comet copyrights the 'Brigadiers' brand for their first line of diecast toy soldiers. Comet tried to interest the U.S. Government in using their models for identification purposes, but it was only after WWII started, that Comet was actually commissioned by the U.S. military to manufacture identification models of ships, airplanes and military road vehicles. The military vehicles were cast to U.S. Government order at 1:108 scale. In 1945, Comet's "Authenticast" initially offered over 50 tanks and other military vehicle models from the United States, Britain, Russia, Germany and Japan to the public; as time passed more models were developed. Their catalogue eventually lists about 75 military models in two scales, 1:108 and 1:36. Apart from these military models, Comet also produced railroad accessory sets that contained car- and truck models. The production at Comet stopped somewhere in 1962. "Authenticast" models are spincast, a centrifugal casting process developed in the 1930s, which allowed the maker to increase the level of detail (compared to die-cast models of the period). Comet named this the 'Authenticast' process to indicate the accuracy of the models that were produced and even patented their centrifugal casting process.INSURANCE ON TRANSIT REQUIREDYour shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days) or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days) after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWE CAN COMBINE-SHIP - ASK US FIRST!Will be packed very well - READ OUR FEEDBACK!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 155 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2024-09-18T05:06:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Vehicle Make: READ FULL DESCRIPTION
Color: Green
Scale: 1:108
Material: Spincast
MPN: READ FULL DESCRIPTION
Lot Includes: "American" tank/car lot (11)
California Prop 65 Warning: California Prop 65 Warning: Warnings about significant exposure to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Comet Metal Products, Inc.
Series: Tanks of the World
Type: Tank
Model: READ FULL DESCRIPTION
Theme: Military
Vehicle Year: 1945
Features: Lot, With Packaging
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Product Line: Authenticast
Box Dimensions: 3" (W) x 2" (D) x 1.875" (H)
