Collection
of 5 Vintage Britains Ltd diecast metal cannons, both earlier and later issue
versions: All in VG and clean condition with working pull-pin firing
mechanisms and elevation mechanisms. There
are minor paint chips on some and 1 is missing a small piece. See below and
photos for details.
1 - No.
9724 “105 mm Pack Howitzer”: The
Early Version with separable trails
with hinged height adjustments. Red ball firing pin. Wheels are adjustable in
height with adjustment screw knob. Adjustable to anti-tank or field gun
position. Thick rubber tires on green wheels. 5” long. VG-Excel with working
firing and elevation mechanisms. Missing the small silver barrel end cap.
1 - No.
9724 “105 mm Pack Howitzer” The Later
Version is similar but with fixed trails and with rubber tires on white
wheels. Maybe slightly larger.
1 -
No. 2026 “25-Pdr Gun
Howitzer” The Early Version is
slightly smaller at 4 ½” long with “123456” marked on the shield. Thick rubber
tires on green wheels. The top edge of its shield is straight. Marked “Pat
641319”.
2 - No. 2026 “25-Pdr Gun Howitzer” The Later Versions. 5” long. 1 has rubber tires on green wheels, and the other version is the same but has the tires on white wheels. Top of shields have a forward facing lip. Coiled rope relief on shield. Pat 123456.
This
is a very nice lot that you will be happy with for your collection. Thanks for
looking.