MARS GUN - GREECE

Silver lithographed tin battery powered space gun with three conical structures at the base of the barrel. Blue telescopic sight. Marked "Mars Gun" on the side, there is a rocket on the front sight. Oval spark windows. Sound and flashing lights. Shaped box. "Friction siren & sparkling" Many other guns use this Daiya Mars Gun pressing. 9" 23cm. Dated to 1959 in the Firestone / Toys and Gifts Christmas catalog. Widely on sale in late 1959.