Ok, guys, what IS this thing?

yeah it has that "naval" look to it with that railing I would guess maybe it is a gun for the front of a sub, or light boat

looks cool though

QUOTE: Originally posted by muzzleflash88 looks cool though

Don't it though? And a steal at a mere 190 simoleons!

I'm almost sure it's AAA -- check out the binocs mounted on the left-hand side. And the use of the word "type" suggests Japan to me. But I've built my share of Japanese ship models, and the AAA are always at least two to a mount. Hmmm ....

its definately japanese. my guess is also for subs.

Well, it ain't a tank. Gots no track thingies. (that's my way of sayin' dunno.)

Have a great weekend all! Skiing for us!

Ron

Looks like a naval gun to me

hey i guessed right the first time :)

"Type 88 was used only on two submarines in single mountings. The very similar Type 89 was an AAA weapon used in twin mountings on most World War II ships cruiser size and larger as well as on small destroyers.......

if u want the rest of the info....

http://www.warships1.com/Weapons/WNJAP_5-40_t89.htm

Ok, it is a Type 89 12.7cm Japanese Naval AA gun. Most commonly found in a twin mount (even turreted) and even a triple mount on the Yamato til '44. It looks like the single mount was most commonly used on Destroyers.
Do a Google search under the name and you will find several interesting sites including several modeling links (there is a nice kit from Pit Road of a twin mount for only $169.

looks very expensive for me is it worthy?

looks very expensive for me is it worthy?

This link has a profile photo of a Japanese sub with the deck gun clearly visible. It's a distant shot, but the profile is close.
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/h73000/h73054.jpg

This photo also shows a deck gun that's similar in profile.
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/g330000/g339860.jpg

Another possibility:
http://www.warships1.com/Weapons/WNJAP_47-45_10ns.htm

Hope this helps.