Bidspirit auction | Vintage Japanese Toy Space Rifle

Vintage Japanese Toy Space Rifle Attributed to Tada Seisakusho - This vintage toy rifle is attributed to the Japanese manufacturer Tada Seisakusho (Tada). It is constructed from lithographed tinplate, featuring a design that combines the form of a sporting rifle with futuristic space age motifs. The buttstock and pistol grip are decorated with a brown wood-grain pattern, with the stock further featuring a lithographed 700 graphic and a small illustration of a ray gun. The central receiver housing is detailed with yellow, grey, and red mechanical graphics, including dials, vents, and switches. The barrel consists of a black-finished tube. The toy incorporates a trigger-operated mechanism, likely designed for a sparking or clicking effect.