Great 1930's USS Plunger, SS-179 Submarine Model from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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Great 1930's USS Plunger, SS-179 Submarine Model from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Code: usnlm20179smp


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ARTIFACT: Great 1930's USS Plunger, SS-179 submarine model from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. 

The base of the model reads: "U.S.S. PLUNGER N.Y. PORTSMOUTH, N.H.". 
The Plunger was launched in 1936 and saw twenty years of service with the Navy.

VINTAGE: Circa 1930's.

SIZE: Approximately 7-1/2" in length x 2-1/4" in height; Base: 1-7/8" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome plated brass, black painted details.

ATTACHMENT: Screw-fastened base.

MARKINGS: "U.S.S. PLUNGER N.Y. PORTSMOUTH, N.H."

ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEX16 LBDEX11/16 psBEEX11/16 SBCGX12/09/20

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The sub model shows moderate wear and patina, adhesive remnants on bottom, much of the chrome plated details remain, overall very fine condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.