Lot # 60 - Rare, Old Wild West Cast Iron Shooting Mechanical Coin Bank

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 19-Mar-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 26-Mar-2025 7:59:00 PM
Current bid:

$54.00

Highest bidder:

rogerthat

Auction has ended

Description :

This vintage die-cast metal mechanical coin bank was produced by Duro Mold in 1957 and was originally a promotional giveaway from Ben Franklin Bank. 

Designed in a Wild West theme, the bank features a working mechanical action: pull back the top notch on the gun, place a coin, and pull the trigger. 

If aimed correctly at the cowboy’s hat, his arms will fly up in the air.


Key Features:

Manufacturer: Duro Mold

Year: Circa 1957

Material: Die-cast metal

Theme: Wild West / Cowboy

Mechanical Function: Pull the trigger to deposit the coin and activate the cowboy’s reaction.

Originally given as a promotional item by Ben Franklin Bank


Auction History

Highest bidder is rogerthat

Date Bid User
26-Mar-2025 7:50:06 PM $54.00 rogerthat
25-Mar-2025 2:05:34 PM $53.00 ChrisOP
25-Mar-2025 2:04:42 PM $52.00 halsgirl
25-Mar-2025 2:04:42 PM $52.00 ChrisOP
19-Mar-2025 12:13:05 PM $51.00 halsgirl
19-Mar-2025 8:58:35 AM $11.00 rogerthat
19-Mar-2025 8:09:10 AM $5.00 bbridge24

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