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These were pressed metal, with bolt-on legs, as they came in different configurations. Some with legs straight down and mounted on Red tubular rockers, some had legs pointing back and front and suspended by 4 springs (this was the Prairie King model until mid 60s when it was then painted Black and the name changed to Night Rider). In Sept 1949 the ‘Bronco' that had a walker mechanism, activated by the footrests was introduced. Bronco models from February 1950 could also be steered by holding down the foot rest on the side the rider wished to turn, then pressing down the other side to activate the scissor action of the legs. The Prairie Prancer was mounted on what looked like an ironing board stand! The smaller ‘Pony’ series came attached to pedal Sulkies, Walker trainers, Covered Wagon, etc. English production has “Made in England” stamped above the belt buckle. Black bodied models usually had Silver mane, tail and hooves while other colours had Black or Brown contrasts with Red, Blue or Gold bridle. On the spring mounted model the rubber protectors on the base can be reproduced by punching out the ends of 19mm White rubber (not plastic) chair tips. Also punch a small hole for the holding screw and cup in the side before dusting the interior with talcum powder to make it easier to slide into position. Black chair or walking stick tips will replace those on the tops of the 4 posts. The Bronco mechanism can be removed by drilling out the 4 pop rivets in the saddle area. Australian production was 1951-57
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