"AUSTIN MAGIC PISTOL 38mm SPECIAL."
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
Value Code:
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Item Description
Original box contains 7.75" long painted tin gun by Austin Manufacturing Company. c. 1950s. Comes with copy of original 2-sided advertising flier. Gun shoots 2 celluloid balls by a rather unique method. 2.25" tall metal can is labeled "Austin Magic Crystals" and at one point contained powder that when mixed with water in back chamber of gun produced a gas which was ignited by spark produced from trigger being pulled. This then led to balls being propelled from futuristic designed barrel. Gun has some handling wear resulting in some tiny paint flakes along combustion chamber with a small dent most visible in reflected light. VF/Exc. "Crystals" canister has oxidation along rim and is VG/Fine. Box has noticeable wear along right-hand panel with creases and tears and has loose inner end flap. VG. Rare.
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