Vintage M3 W.W.I.I STUART TANK-Intricate Diecast Metal Replica-Pristine Condition-Perfect Gift for Collectors and Military History Buffs!

Vintage M3 W.W.I.I STUART TANK-Intricate Diecast Metal Replica-Pristine Condition-Perfect Gift for Collectors and Military History Buffs! Awesome! Vintage WWII M3 STUART LIGHT TANK. Intricately detailed, diecast metal adult collectors' model. Made by Corgi. Measures 2 3/4'L x 1 1/4W x 1 3/4'H. Tank has rolling wheels and moveable turret, it has never been handled or displayed until today for our listing photos. Pristine condition model-comes with showcase & data card. Perfect gift for vintage toy/tank collectors and Military history buffs (like me!). 100% happiness guaranteed. We ship fast & safe worldwide every day! Read car bio below.... ***FOR A LIMITED TIME****Purchases totaling $35 and above qualify for FREE shipping to USA! Add more items to your shopping cart to save $$$. Note: My dad owned a Diecast toy store for 30 years. I inherited the store inventory when he passed away several years ago. After years of mourning, I am just now, beginning to sell our pristine and mint condition vintage models here on . All our inventory is NEW (vintage) merchandise-which was intended for retail sale. Our diecast toys have NEVER been 'played-with'. TANK BIO: The M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3, was an American light tank of World War II. An improved version of the tank entered service as the M5 in 1942 to be supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Afterwards, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war. The British service name 'Stuart' came from the American Civil War Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and the derivative M5 Light Tank. Unofficially, they were also often called 'Honeys' by the British, because of their smooth ride.[3] In U.S. use, the tanks were officially known as 'Light Tank M3' and 'Light Tank M5'. Stuarts were first used in combat in the North African campaign; about 170 were used by the British forces in Operation Crusader (18 November ?? 30 December 1941). Stuarts were the first American-crewed tanks in World War II to engage the enemy in tank versus tank combat when used in the Philippines in December 1941 against the Japanese.[4][5] Outside of the Pacific War, in later years of WWII the M3 was used for reconnaissance and screening. SPECS: Type: Light tank Place of origin: United States Service history: In service 1941??present Production history Designer U.S. Army Ordnance Department Manufacturer American Car and Foundry Company Cadillac division of General Motors General Motors Massey-Harris Produced 1941??1944 No. built 22,744 M3 and M5 Variants See Variants Specifications (M5A1, late production [2]) Mass 33,500 lb (15.20 metric tons) Length 15 ft 10.5 in (4.84 m) with sand shields and rear stowage box Width 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) with sand shields Height 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) over anti-aircraft machine gun Crew 4 (commander, gunner, driver, assistant driver[1]) Armor 0.375 to 2.0 in (9.5 to 50.8 mm) Main armament 37 mm Gun M6 in Mount M44 147 rounds Secondary armament 3 ?? .30 caliber (7.62 mm) Browning M1919A4 machine guns 6,750 rounds Engine Twin Cadillac Series 42 220 hp (160 kW) at 3,400 rpm Power/weight 13.14 horsepower per short ton (14.48 hp/t) Transmission Hydramatic 4 speeds forward, 1 reverse Suspension Vertical volute spring suspension (VVSS) Fuel capacity 89 U.S. gallons (340 liters; 74 imperial gallons) Operational range 100 mi (160 km) Maximum speed 36