Bidspirit auction | Vintage SJ Japanese Atomic Rifle

Vintage SJ Japanese Atomic Rifle - This vintage toy rifle is manufactured by SJ of Japan, as evidenced by the winged trademark located on the stock. The item is constructed from lithographed tinplate and features a grey and silver colour scheme decorated with faux-mechanical graphics including dials, rivets, and vents. A red, white, and blue banner on the stock identifies the model as an ATOMIC RIFLE. The piece is fitted with a clear plastic viewing window on the side designed to house a friction-drive sparking mechanism, which is activated by the unpainted metal trigger. The rifle is finished with a red-painted muzzle tip.