1930s Barclay Army Motorcycle with Sidecar & Machine Gunner – Antique Lead Toy

An outstanding survivor from the golden age of American dime-store toys! This charming Barclay Army Motorcycle with Sidecar, dating to approximately 1935, captures the character and craftsmanship of early American military miniatures.

This beautifully detailed hollow-cast military toy features a helmeted motorcycle rider accompanied by a second soldier operating a sidecar-mounted machine gun. The distinctive full fenders, three-wheel arrangement, and rich brown military finish give this piece wonderful period character.

CONDITION: Excellent antique display condition for its age, with attractive age-related patina, scattered paint wear, and evidence of gentle handling over the decades. Both soldier figures are present, and the motorcycle, sidecar, and machine-gun assembly remain attached. An appealing, well-preserved example of an early American collectible toy.

Manufacturer: Barclay Manufacturing Company, USA
Era: Circa 1935, pre-World War II
Material: Hollow-cast lead alloy
Approximate length: 3½ inches
Inventory Number: HCT-069

A distinctive addition to any collection of Barclay military miniatures, antique toy soldiers, or vintage American dime-store toys.

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Antique lead-containing collectible intended for adult display only. Not suitable for children.