Bidspirit auction | Spec Cast John Deere 1938

Spec Cast John Deere 1938 Thresher - A 1/28th scale die-cast model of a John Deere 28x46 1938 Thresher. The machine is primarily constructed of die-cast metal finished in silver paint, accented with a green structural frame, green spoked wheels, and green pulleys. Black printed lettering reading JOHN DEERE is present on the auger and the side elevator. The model is a stationary threshing unit featuring a feeder house, straw stacker, and external pulleys connected by cords representing drive belts. The item is contained in its original cardboard and cellophane display packaging. The interior of the box features a printed logo of an eagle above a shield with a banner reading MADE IN AMERICA. The top and sides of the box are printed with the John Deere logo and model identification, JOHN DEERE 28x46 1938 THRESHER. The top left corner of the box bears the printed text SPEC CAST. The side panel provides a brief historical text regarding the John Deere All-Steel Thresher, noting production lasted from 1936 through 1949. The back of the box features a detailed technical line drawing with a numbered key identifying 23 specific mechanical components. The packaging indicates that an instruction sheet and a small bag of fittings are included beneath the internal package fitting.