Original U.S. WWII Navy Machinist-Made Miniature Naval Submarine Deck Gun - Articulated with Adjustable Barrel French Flags and now we can see

and now we can see what looks like writing with an engraving pen going from the frame to about half way down the barrel

but they are in delicate condition

please see photos for the finer details

and it is in overall delicate condition

Original U.S. WWII Navy Machinist-Made Miniature Naval Submarine Deck Gun - Articulated with Adjustable Barrel French Flags and now we can seeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an outstanding hand machined miniature representation of a U. S. naval submarine deck gun, believed to date from the World War II period. Exceptionally well constructed from magnetic metal with a brass colored finish, the model is fully articulated, with the entire gun capable of rotating on its pedestal and the barrel capable of elevating through a substantial range. The level of machining and mechanical detail