Description:

• Vintage Japanese military field cannon / howitzer toy

• Marked JAPAN on underside

• Approx. 5” long x 2” tall

• Die-cast metal construction with rubber tires

• Barrel elevation adjustment screw works correctly

• Cocking/firing mechanism does move but is stiff/sluggish

• Wheels roll well

• Decals appear newer than the toy and may be replacements (my opinion only)

• Selling as untested / display / repair piece

Picked this up at an estate sale and thought it was a neat old military toy.

I am not 100% sure of the exact maker or year, but based on construction and the JAPAN marking, I believe this is a vintage Japanese-made military cannon/howitzer toy, likely mid-century era.

It appears mechanically similar to some Britains artillery toys I found, but since this one is clearly marked JAPAN, I believe it is a Japanese-made version rather than an actual Britains example.

The firing/cocking mechanism does move when pulled back, but it does not release smoothly every time and feels stiff from age. Might just need cleaning/lubrication, but I have not attempted repairs, so selling exactly as found.

The barrel adjustment screw works and raises/lowers the barrel correctly. Wheels roll as they should.

Please look closely at all photos for exact condition.