Bidspirit auction | Milton Bradley Bradley's Rapid Fire

Milton Bradley Bradley's Rapid Fire Cannon Game Number 4218 with Original Box - This lot features a Milton Bradley Bradley's Rapid Fire Cannon game, model number 4218, dating to approximately 1918. The mechanical toy is constructed with a black-painted cast iron tripod base, a wooden receiver housing the firing mechanism, a wooden barrel, and a metal hand crank. It includes a detachable wire ammunition magazine that mounts to the top of the receiver. Three turned wood ammunition slugs are included. The hand-cranked mechanism is designed to cycle and shoot the wooden projectiles. The original illustrated cardboard box is present. The exterior lid displays the title and maker information for the Milton Bradley Company of Springfield, Massachusetts. The underside of the lid contains printed game instructions and identifies the model as 4218. Box length: Approximately 8 inches Box height: Approximately 5.5 inches. The mechanical toy appears functional with minor surface abrasions and dust on the wooden elements. The cast iron base shows small areas of paint loss and minor oxidation consistent with age. The wire magazine holder and three wooden slugs are present. The original cardboard box is in poor to fair condition with significant age-related wear, including heavy staining, creasing, and multiple tears. Adhesive tape has been applied to several edges and corners for repair. The illustrated soldiers described in the instructions are not included.