Over the years I picked up several of these firing howitzers but only one in untouched, pristine condition. The others, while still in great shape, had been painted with a camouflage scheme by previous owners. I'm okay with stuff like that because it often means I get the piece for a lower price than normal. This one appears to have an early version of the firing mechanism - simply an 'L' shaped metal rod sticking out of the breech. Be Blessed and Relish Life! Ed
Marx Battleground howitzers are awesome. Not only did they look like the real thing, they had plenty of poke-your-eye-out fun with those shell firing mechanisms. Measuring 7" (17.78cm) L x 2.25" (5.71cm) W x 3" (7.62cm) H, they were decently sized as well. The version shown here is the long-barreled version, Marx also made a short-barreled version which we'll cover in another post. While these are relatively easy to find in good condition, the tiny shells that came with them are a bear to find. Be Blessed and Relish Life! Ed
