Listing is for a Vintage 1969 Solido #219 Chasseur Char M41, 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer, Die-cast Metal, 1:50, NIB. M41 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer is a heavy die-cast metal vehicle weighing by itself 11 ounces, with plastic wheels and 2 chain silver metal tank trends that rotate smoothly. Its 155 mm cannon elevates and lowers by turning its metal hand wheels and holds its position when elevated. M41 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer measurements are 5 3/4" Long x 2 1/2" Wide x 3 1/4" High. It is painted army green in color and comes with an attached antenna. Solido box shows some shelf wear as shown in pictures, which is normal for it being 55 years old. There is nothing broken, cracked, or missing from 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer. Made in France. This is an Original French Solido factory made die-cast model! Not a Chinese copy as sold by some others! Please note this Solido #219 Chasseur Char M41, 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer is only one listed on eBay.
I am downsizing and listing/selling on eBay some of my personal collection. Photographs are part of description. Please examine them closely and email me if you have questions, prior to bidding. M41 155 mm Self-Propelled Howitzer is sold “as is.” No return is accepted.
155 mm howitzer motor carriage M41 (also known as M41 Gorilla) was an American self-propelled artillery vehicle built on a lengthened M24 Chaffee tank chassis that was introduced at end of World War II. Only 85 were produced before cancellation of order at end of 1945. M41s were used in action in Korean War, where they were useful in providing support during early mobile phase of conflict. Once war ground down to static engagements, M41s employed their mobility to evade counter-battery fire. Like other contemporary US Army self-propelled artillery, open-topped gun compartment of M41 left crew vulnerable to small arms fire and shrapnel, and sometimes engines were criticized for being underpowered. Nonetheless, in a conflict in which enemy units frequently infiltrated or overran forward positions, battlefield mobility, defensive firepower, armor of M41 was seen as being greatly preferable to that of towed artillery pieces. M41 influenced U.S. Army to develop new M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery in 1960s. M41 was retired after end of Korean War but went on to serve in French Army from 1956 to 1972.
Solido tanks and military vehicles are aptly
named, as they are truly “solid” with very heavy die-cast metal
bodies. They are quite detailed, and the
quality is fabulous! Please note that
typically, Solido tanks and armored fighting vehicles are made in
a 1:50 scale while the support vehicles, which include the jeeps and staff
cars, are produced on a slightly larger 1:43 scale. Also, Solido military and firefighting models
are built so well that over 55 years later they are as good as they were when
they were built and first sold. Truly
this is quite remarkable! Solido
die-cast models require no gluing or painting.
Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight
from box. Made from die-cast metal,
die-cast military vehicles from Solido are 100% true to scale! Solido military tanks have following
features.
· Heavy die-cast metal
construction that has with some plastic components (e.g., antennas).
· Elevating cannon, &
accurate hull in die-cast metal.
· Accurate moving metal
tracks on detailed rotating wheels.
· Realistic panel lines,
access panels, and surface details located at hull.
· Pad printed markings and placards will not fade or peel like decals.
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Be sure to read item description and ask questions before committing to a purchase. For items over 13 ounces, I ship via USPS Priority mail. I accept PayPal only.
RETURN POLICY: For an item with its own original box, there is a 14-day return policy after you receive item as long as you e-mail seller within four (4) days of receipt of item & buyer pays for return shipping, unless listing states no return will be accepted. For an item within its own original box “No Returns” will be approved beyond four (4) days of buyer receipt of item in absence of such an e-mail notice to seller. Additionally, buyer must return item in “Original Condition & Complete In All Ways.” However, for items without their own original boxes, money refunded within 14 days after receipt only if die cast items are not as described, & buyer pays return shipping. I accept no returns, exchanges, or refunds for any other reason for military, firefighting, or train merchandise. Moreover, I accept “No Returns” for any porcelain items. What you see is what you get.
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