1950 AC Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory

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Lot 2395 - 1950 A.C. Gilbert, U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory. The pinnacle of American toy ingenuity. Inventoried and complete. Never used. Provided all the necessary equipment for generating and studying sub-molecular atomic reactions including three sources of radioactive material (now inactive). Designed by MIT under the direction of Lt. General Leslie Groves, commander of The Manhattan Project. Housed in original red faux snakeskin covered case with brass fittings. Includes all original lab equipment and paperwork; Prospecting For Uranium, Dagwood Splits The Atom, instruction manual, all inserts, plus full color illustration underneath the lid. Original retail was $49.50! Very few produced. Fewer actually sold. Contents near mint. Case excellent. Weight 19lbs. An important, historical toy. Rare item.(Near Mint).