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Vintage A.C. Gilbert Erector Set 1948 #6-1/2 All Electric with Flexible Shaft

$ 42.24

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: A.C. Gilbert
  • Age Level: 17 Years & Up
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Year: 1948
  • Character Family: #6-1/2
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: This set shows normal wear and tear from many hours of playtime enjoyment. Shows some damage on many parts but not significant enough to hinder usage. The electric motor and gear box shows very little wear and functions as designed. Flex shaft in good condition. Some parts missing. Parts list included below. The Manual is missing the cover and is somewhat worn but all pages are present.

    Description

    Vintage
    A.C. Gilbert Erector Set 1948 #6-1/2 All Electric with Flexible Shaft
    The 1948 #6-1/2 set you are bidding on is the same one depicted in the included photos in this listing. Please look closely at the photos for accuracy in identification of parts.
    This vintage erector set has a large number of the original parts. It's considered to be a high percentage of complete. The few missing parts are noted on the parts list below.
    The set shows normal wear and tear from many hours of playtime enjoyment. Some damage is evident on many parts but not significant enough to hinder usage.
    The Manual is missing the cover and is somewhat worn and dogeared, but all pages are present.
    The red metal box shows some paint wear but all in all very good condition. The hinges, latches and handle work perfectly. No rust.
    Notable:
    1. The electric motor and gear box shows very little wear and functions perfectly. The electric cord is in very good condition.
    2. The Flexible shaft is in very good condition. No bends or frays.
    Original Parts (Verified by other A.C. Gilbert sellers). The Missing parts are noted in the Right Hand column.
    Set
    #6 1/2
    Year
    1948
    Part #
    Description
    Original
    Current
    Missing
    P7
    small wheel/pulley
    4
    4
    P13
    pinion gear
    1
    1
    P15
    coupling
    1
    1
    P24
    crank
    1
    1
    P33
    screwdriver
    1
    1
    P34
    hank of string
    1
    0
    X
    P37
    collar
    6
    6
    P48
    Mitre gears
    2
    2
    P57A
    axle, 2 1/8"
    1
    1
    P79
    car truck
    4
    4
    A
    2 1/2" girder
    4
    4
    B
    5" girder
    12
    12
    C
    10" Girder
    14
    14
    D
    2 1/2" Curved Girder
    4
    4
    E
    5" Curved Girder
    4
    4
    F
    5 hole perforated strip
    2
    0
    X
    G
    7 hole perforated strip
    2
    2
    H
    11 hole perforated strip
    4
    4
    I
    21 hole perforated strip
    2
    2
    N
    Long Double Angle
    4
    4
    O
    Pawl
    1
    1
    AF
    Small Hook
    1
    1
    AJ
    Paper Erector Flag
    1
    0
    X
    AS
    2 7/8" axle rod
    2
    2
    AT
    4" Axle Rod
    2
    2
    BE
    6" angle girder
    4
    4
    BL
    Small Washer
    12
    0
    X
    BN
    Regular Turret Plate
    2
    2
    BT
    Pierced Disk
    1
    1
    CH
    Slotted Right Angle
    14
    14
    CJ
    24/36 Tooth Gear
    2
    2
    CZ
    7" axle rod
    2
    0
    X
    DB
    motor pulley
    1
    1
    DP
    12" angle girder
    4
    4
    EI
    gearbox side plate
    2
    2
    MC
    base plate (1" x 2 1/2")
    2
    2
    MD
    base plate (2 1/2" x 5")
    1
    1
    MF
    base plate (1" x 5")
    4
    4
    MH
    3" disc wheel
    4
    4
    MM
    wrench
    1
    1
    MN
    12" base plate
    4
    4
    MO
    3" angle girder
    4
    4
    MW
    nut holder
    1
    1
    MX
    house
    1
    1
    MY
    2 1/2" x 2 1/2" base plate
    1
    1
    MZ
    bearing block
    1
    1
    NZ
    plastic screwdriver
    NA
    NA
    NA
    OE
    flexible coupling
    1
    1
    P14A686
    rocket
    NA
    NA
    NA
    A49
    electric engine
    1
    1
    N21
    Nut
    93
    0
    X
    S51
    screw, 1/4"
    84
    0
    X
    S52
    screw, 1/2"
    4
    0
    X
    S62
    screw, 7/8"
    8
    0
    X
    Parts Cans
    2
    0
    X
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