This caught my eye.
A large boxy toy rifle that reminded me of something else.
I was thinking of my Action Man machine gun.
Not that similar but interestingly the white toy rifle was used as a prop in a 1973 Soviet film called Chipolino.
The toy itself came in a simple Soviet box.
There appears to be a year stamped on the box side: 1969?
Is this a toy rifle or film you know?
(All photos and info: eBay)
I do recognise the Action Man machine gun from a film...
ReplyDeleteIt was used as the MEV sampler/defence cannon, in Thunderbirds Are Go!
Yes, I think we may have done a bloglet on that Looey.
DeleteAnd I had one for my GI Joes. Don't remember it too well though.
ReplyDeleteWell those Joe's did have a lot of plastic guns Baron. I had a rifle rack full.
DeleteThe white rifle has a hint of the Soviet-era AK-47 assault rifle about it, although the body is a lot heavier looking.
ReplyDeleteThe Action Man machine-gun is a US .30 calibre Browning mg. I think it is the M1919A4 version, but I am no expert on guns.
The soviet info fits Paul. Presumably it was easier to get hold of the toys as props for that film rather than real guns!
DeleteThe top line on the box has OCT 17 on it.
ReplyDeleteThis was the date of the Communist Revolution in Russia, I think.
Don't know if that's relevant or just a coincidence.
Interesting Mish. I know little about Soviet history.
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