Army Pursuit pedal plane?

[rennido]

I picked this up today at a garage sale for 20 bucks for my 2 year old who loved it.

When I was dragging it home, I was stopped and asked where I got it. The guy told me that it was worth around 400 bucks. He was pretty pissed he missed the deal.

I'm trying to do some research about it, but I can really only find restorations, and I'm pretty sure this is an original...but I don't really know. Anybody have any clues on how to tell?
TIA!

[hubcap]

Have you found any markings on it ?
how about some close up photos of the screws etc used in the plane,

And even the repop planes sell for 350 to 400 etc depending on the dealer.

[hubcap]

this is an image of an original steelcraft plane. notice the difference in the seat etc.

also the older ones would not have a sticker in the seat back like yours has.

[hubcap]

There is still a chance it could be a Murray or Steelcraft, the detective work is up to you . there are plenty of examples on the internet of both, and of the new repops , if u could post more photos of yours the bottom and running gear etc. that could also help.

[gary]

Hello!

Can anybody tell me the producer in Asia/China of the repop pedal planes? Could not find it on Alibaba search side

Gary