Lot # 62 - Vintage Japanese Friction Rocket Pair – 1960s

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Address will be on invoice day of pickups.
Start Date/Time: 06-Jan-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 13-Jan-2025 7:01:00 PM
Current bid:

$78.00

Highest bidder:

pop

Auction has ended

Description :

Pair of rockets from Japan that would be great display models.

Vintage XX-2 friction rocket from Nomura of Japan. Red & white fuselage with passenger/pilot profiles in the portholes. Friction on the rocket does not appear to be working and we think there is a rear red section that was supposed to spark that is no longer present. Great mid-century lines; in used condition. Measures 13” L

1960s vintage USAF friction rocket missile – notes it was made in Japan, but we cannot find the actual maker mark. Has a blue & white fuselage with red trim, US Air Force livery, and a rubber nose. The friction mechanism is virtually non-existent, thus what was probably a “sparking” end under the red plastic windows in the base doesn’t light up either. Could need a new flint, but we will let its new owner decide to repair it or not. In used condition. Measures 13.5” L.



Auction History

Highest bidder is pop

Date Bid User
13-Jan-2025 6:41:04 PM $78.00 pop
13-Jan-2025 6:34:17 PM $69.00 tullaberry
13-Jan-2025 6:33:50 PM $45.00 pop
13-Jan-2025 6:33:50 PM $44.00 tullaberry
13-Jan-2025 5:35:00 PM $26.00 pop
11-Jan-2025 10:50:00 AM $22.00 Spaceman1965
10-Jan-2025 5:37:35 AM $20.00 Tom2T84
10-Jan-2025 5:37:35 AM $19.00 Oliver Beans
06-Jan-2025 11:19:46 AM $16.00 Tom2T84
06-Jan-2025 10:15:22 AM $12.00 Spaceman1965
06-Jan-2025 10:15:22 AM $11.00 Oliver Beans
06-Jan-2025 9:02:54 AM $5.00 Spaceman1965

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