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Coca Cola 1930s paper BANG gun | Coca Cola439 of 2162 |  |  |
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I'm amazed that something like this has survived over the years. Kid's toys hardly ever do. The Petretti's book has this gun listed as a 1950s item but I think the type was put under the wrong gun. This gun has the long 'C' trademark on it and I happen to know that this placement stopped after 1941 so I believe this to be a 1930s to 40s gun instead of a 1950s one. Look at the detail inside the popout part. WOW!
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Thank you BELLIN, Kevin, Michael, chevy and walksoftly!
Petretti's books list this as 1950s, since his 1982 price guide. Could've been a mistake way back then and never corrected it. Or not. These bang guns were generic items, not produced exclusively for The Coca-Cola Company. Many companies and organizations had these guns produced (even a Baptist church!). In any case, you got more bang for your buck. See what I did there?
True there Ray, I figured as much too. I did see what you did there, Baptist, Bang and,,,,,oh, right!;)
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no matter the date, it's still in amazing condition
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GREAT piece! Very rare. Nice find.
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Thank you Trey and undreal!