This listing is for a Corgi Unsung Heroes M48A3 Patton Tank, USMC Eve of Destruction, 1:50 Die-cast Metal, Mint Condition, NIB.  Both Corgi M48A3 Patton Tank’s turret with 90 mm cannon and cupola on top of turret with .50-caliber machine gun rotate 360 degrees.  Corgi M48A3 Patton Tank is made of heavy die-cast metal that weighs 1 pound with some plastic components like plastic tank wheels and trends.  Tank trends rotate smoothly.  Corgi M48A3 Patton Tank dimensions are approximately 5 3/8" Long (6 3/4” including cannon barrel) x 2 7/8" Wide x 2 1/2" High.  Like other Corgi Unsung Heroes vehicle series, M48A3 Patton Tank has been “muddied” to give it a more weathered appearance.  Corgi Unsung Heroes M48A3 Patton Tank’s chassis and turret are full of incredible realistic detail.  M48A3 Patton Tank model has a Limited Edition Certificate #2,567 out of #7400, as well as commemorative booklet telling story of driver sealed in plastic by original factory tape.  This limited edition is commemorative of men and machines of Vietnam War.  2000 Corgi Unsung Heroes, Vietnam Series - M48A3 Tank U.S. Marine Corps #50301 has some damage to top cover & 1 of small side panels, which is shown in last photo.  Since this is 24 years old it's not uncommon for a Corgi box to some wear from storage.


It was designed as a replacement for M26 Pershing, M4 Sherman, and M26 and M47 Patton tanks, and was main battle tank of U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam War.  Nearly 12,000 M48s were built from 1952 to 1961.  M48 Patton was first U.S. medium gun tank with a four-man crew, featuring a centerline driver's compartment and no bow machine gunner.  M48 Patton was first U.S. medium gun tank with a four-man crew, featuring a centerline driver's compartment and no bow machine gunner.


Please note that Corgi makes some of finest collectible models and its attention to details make its O-scale models so realistic and outstanding.  Corgi “military vehicles” present highly detailed, ready-made die-cast models of military vehicles.  Corgi die-cast models require no gluing or painting.  Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from box.  Made from die-cast metal, die cast military vehicles from Corgi are 100% true to scale!  Color, camouflage and unit markings are researched carefully for maximum authenticity, marking difference between and authentic scale model military vehicle and merely a “toy”.  Corgi military tanks have following features:

··Heavy die-cast metal construction that has with some plastic components (e.g., tank trends, antennas).

··Rotating turret, elevating cannon, and accurate hull in die-cast metal.

··Accurate moving tracks on detailed rotating wheels.

··Realistic panel lines, access panels, and surface details located at hull.

··Pad printed markings and placards that will not fade or peel like decals.


I am downsizing and listing/selling on eBay some of my personal collection.  Photographs are part of description.  Please examine them closely and email me if you have questions, prior to bidding.  

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Be sure to read item description and ask questions before committing to a purchase.  For items over 13 ounces, I ship via USPS Priority mail.  I accept PayPal only.


RETURN POLICY:  For an item with its own original box, there is a 14-day return policy after you receive item as long as you e-mail seller within four (4) days of receipt of item & buyer pays for return shipping, unless listing states no return will be accepted.  For an item within its own original box “No Returns” will be approved beyond four (4) days of buyer receipt of item in absence of such an e-mail notice to seller.  Additionally, buyer must return item in “Original Condition & Complete In All Ways.”  However, for items without their own original boxes, money refunded within 14 days after receipt only if die cast items are not as described, & buyer pays return shipping.  I accept no returns, exchanges, or refunds for any other reason for military, firefighting, or train merchandise.  Moreover, I accept “No Returns” for any porcelain items.  What you see is what you get.


SHIPPING POLICY:  All loose items such as vehicles, train cars, train engines, train lights, train signals, transformers, small buildings, die cast vehicles, soldiers, etc. will be wrapped carefully in bubble wrap & carefully packed in a sturdy box.  Items in original cardboard boxes will be wrapped in bubble wrap for extra safety & carefully packed in a sturdy box.  I ship to certified addresses to 50 States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, & U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as following 78 countries & territories:  Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Eritrea, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guernsey, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Jamaica, Jersey, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Federated States of Micronesia, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Philippines, RwandaSierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Saint Lucia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, St. Kitts & Nevus, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tonga, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Western Samoa, Vanuatu, Zambia, & Zimbabwe.  An International buyer is responsible for any & all customs, duties, taxes, & other charges for deliveries to your country.


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