Vtg and Rare 1946 Daisy Mfg Buck Rogers U-235 Atomic Pistol WORKS GOLD COLOR
Vintage and Rare Antique 1946 Daisy Manufactured Buck Rogers U-235 Atomic Pistol 25th Century Ray Space Gun - GOLD COLOR. Vintage - 80 years old. WORKS - please see video. The Buck Rogers U-235 Atomic Pistol is a vintage metal toy ray gun manufactured by the. Origin: Reintroduced in 1946 (and produced through the 1950s), it was a post-WWII redesign of Daisy's 1935.
Atomic Branding: Renamed the U-235 Atomic Pistol to capitalize on growing public fascination with atomic energy and nuclear technology following World War II. Features: Measures roughly 9.5 inches (22.9 cm) long, features a fluted barrel, prominent fins, a red fission/spark chamber, and makes a loud popping sound with a flash of light when the trigger is pulled. Finishes: Originally offered in three primary finishes: blued steel, plain/unfinished steel, and gold paint. Museum Collection: An original model is preserved in the collection of the.
National Air and Space Museum. In 1946, Daisy Manufacturing Co.Produced a new version of the XZ-38 Disintegrator Pistol, THE U-235 ATOMIC PISTOL , updating it with three available finishes (blued, plain steel, or gold) and an atomic-era name. Fictional space heroes often carried space-themed versions of the Western's ever-present six-shooter or rifle. As a result, for several generations, pretend gun play with ray gun toys formed a central part of many children's imagined space adventures. Exactly how one blasted space enemies often reflected the newest technologies. In the late 1940s, "atomic" guns proliferated.
"Laser" guns followed the creation of the practical laser in 1960. Buck Rogers 25th Century ray and rocket pistols were iconic vintage toy pop guns produced starting in 1934 during the Great Depression and continuing through the 1940s. (1934): The very first toy ray gun ever produced, released at Macy's for Christmas 1934.
It was inspired by Philip Francis Nowlan's Buck Rogers comic strip and radio show. (1935): Followed the XZ-31, featuring elaborate handgrips, muzzle fins, and a top sparking chamber. It was distributed as a Cream of Wheat and Popsicle premium, as well as via retail. Wartime Transition (1940s): Production shifted to wooden pop guns during World War II due to metal shortages.U-235 Atomic Pistol (1946): Reissued in the post-WWII era with atomic-era branding, fluted barrels, and gold or blued metal finishes. Material: Heavy-gauge blued steel alloy with nickel-plated or copper-coated finishes. Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 inches long (roughly 22.9 x 3.8 x 15.2 cm) and weighing around 13 ounces.
Design Features: Streamlined Art Deco rocket-style housing, distinctive side inscriptions ("Buck Rogers"), muzzle fins, and elaborate handgrips. Functionality: Operated as a harmless mechanical pop gun producing a loud "pop" or "ZAP" sound when the trigger was pulled. This beautiful 10 pistol has a unique loud pop sound when the trigger is pulled. The gun has definitely been handled in the past, but the metal, black muzzle, and gun barrel decoration plate are in very good condition. " are clear, with heavier wear to the discernible words ".These guns are a must-have in any collection. PLEASE VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO! Items in this great of condition AND THIS RARE are getting harder and harder to find. A great gift for any VINTAGE SCI-FI TOY buff. Especially a 1940's BUCK ROGERS TOY collector.
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