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Big-Bang Model 6F |
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Introduced in 1929, the Big-Bang model 6F has been in continuous
production except for a brief period during WWII and again in 1952 when
the factory burned. It is estimated over five million have been made. This
toy has passed its 70th birthday and is possibly the only American
iron toy to survive the depression. The Model 6F currently sells today for
$69.95 from Conestoga, but you can get it for less from
Cannon-Mania.
This is a type-A 6F. There is no rib on top of the barrel. This style is
believed to have been discontinued about 1935. Type-A 6F's have been observed with both khaki and black barrels.
The box is the most colorful 6F box and is refered to among collectors
as the "bullseye" box. Type-B 6F's are know to have been marketed in the bullseye box.
This Khaki 6F was made between 1956 and 1958, the period when Big-Bang was
Commended by Parent's Magazine (tag on box). This is a type-B 6F. The top
rib has distinctive steps where the barrel diameter changes. Type-C (not
shown) has a ramp in the rib instead of the steps.
Introduced in 1929, the Big-Bang model 6F has been in continuous production except for a brief period during WWII and again in 1952 when the factory burned. It is estimated over five million have been made. This toy has passed its 70th birthday and is possibly the only American iron toy to survive the depression. The Model 6F currently sells today for $69.95 from Conestoga, but you can get it for less from Cannon-Mania.
This is a type-A 6F. There is no rib on top of the barrel. This style is believed to have been discontinued about 1935. Type-A 6F's have been observed with both khaki and black barrels. The box is the most colorful 6F box and is refered to among collectors as the "bullseye" box. Type-B 6F's are know to have been marketed in the bullseye box.
This Khaki 6F was made between 1956 and 1958, the period when Big-Bang was Commended by Parent's Magazine (tag on box). This is a type-B 6F. The top rib has distinctive steps where the barrel diameter changes. Type-C (not shown) has a ramp in the rib instead of the steps.