Marat (October Revolution) 1931 Russia Battleship

A scarce waterline model in 1/1250 scale in metal by the well known German maker Wiking. Produced in the 1940/50s. 

An interesting model which looks in original finish but with German 11" triple turrets in place of the usual ones. These look like the early plastic Wiking  turrets and have been sealed in place beneath. The model also has the early Wiking hand applied name on the stern in German(?) for 'October Revolution'In good original finish. Couple of small chips to paint.   Hard to find nowadays in this condition   "WIKING MODEL MARAT RUSS. LINIENSCHIFF MADE IN GERMANY" cast beneath model  Approx 146mm long