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Good question. It is a very thin finish, reminds me of the Russian shellac but it doesn't flake off. Could be a very thin coat of varnish. The butt stock band is black paint, the middle band is...

I checked my little one today and it is a 2/3rds scale Kadet Trainerifle. It looks exactly like yours other than the missing tape at the forend. That appears to be black electrical tape, not paint...

I've written up a reply for this twice now and must have forgotten to submit both of them.

Paris continued to make their rifles after the war for the civilian toy market. In 1952, they moved to...

I wouldn’t say it has no collector value, toys are collectible, toy guns are popular. I collect toys and as with all things, original condition is the most sought after but restorations are common...

The first is indeed a toy rifle. It may have been made by Paris Dunn but it is not a training rifle. I have both types, Army and Navy and they can be looked at here:
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