Germany - Military equipment - 1920

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Märklin field Artillery 8065/3 (Pre-war, ca. 1932)
Description
Rare Märklin field artillery model No. 8065/3, a large and heavy pre-war model that was listed in the Märklin catalog of 1932.
The gun represents a German field artillery piece from World War I and is painted in a military camouflage scheme. Typical are the large spoked wheels, the shield and the functional mechanism.

The model is made of metal and features:

- functional elevation adjustment
- functional (mechanical) breech
- Märklin embossing on the shield and on the breech (visible depending on preservation state)

Dimensions & Weight
All measurements are taken from two independent auction catalogs (Vectis Auctions):

Total length: approx. 35 cm
Width: approx. 14 cm
Height (to top of shield): approx. 16 cm
Barrel length: approx. 19 cm
Wheel diameter: approx. 10 cm
Weight: between 2.7 kg and 2.9 kg (model-dependent variance)

Manufacturing Period
Pre-war production, appears in the Märklin catalog 1932.
Thus manufacturing period: approx. 1920–1935 (derived from auction data).

Condition
Vintage condition with age-related signs of use.
Light rust spots or overcoatings are common on these models and historically authentic.

Shipping
Shipping possible, well-packaged and insured.
Pickup also possible.

Legal
Private sale: no warranty, guarantee or returns.
Sales tax is not shown (§19 UStG).

Märklin field Artillery 8065/3 (Pre-war, ca. 1932)
Description
Rare Märklin field artillery model No. 8065/3, a large and heavy pre-war model that was listed in the Märklin catalog of 1932.
The gun represents a German field artillery piece from World War I and is painted in a military camouflage scheme. Typical are the large spoked wheels, the shield and the functional mechanism.

The model is made of metal and features:

- functional elevation adjustment
- functional (mechanical) breech
- Märklin embossing on the shield and on the breech (visible depending on preservation state)

Dimensions & Weight
All measurements are taken from two independent auction catalogs (Vectis Auctions):

Total length: approx. 35 cm
Width: approx. 14 cm
Height (to top of shield): approx. 16 cm
Barrel length: approx. 19 cm
Wheel diameter: approx. 10 cm
Weight: between 2.7 kg and 2.9 kg (model-dependent variance)

Manufacturing Period
Pre-war production, appears in the Märklin catalog 1932.
Thus manufacturing period: approx. 1920–1935 (derived from auction data).

Condition
Vintage condition with age-related signs of use.
Light rust spots or overcoatings are common on these models and historically authentic.

Shipping
Shipping possible, well-packaged and insured.
Pickup also possible.

Legal
Private sale: no warranty, guarantee or returns.
Sales tax is not shown (§19 UStG).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Germany
Year of manufacture
1920
Material
Metal
Condition
Good
Authenticity
Original/official
Height
16 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
35 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
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