This Authentic Mercedes-Benz 6/20 PS Model Horn is a genuine factory part from the early 1920's. The seller had the horn researched by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Archive in Stuttgart, Germany. The horn was used on the 6/20 PS models from 1913-1920. Since the logo is from 1921, it was determined that this is a genuine factory replacement part produced in the early 1920's. The rubber bulb on the end is a later replacement and the remaining parts are made from brass. The horn is fully functional and now offered by the seller in Samabor, Croatia with shipping available at the buyer's expense.
The horn is made from brass and shows in excellent condition with no major imperfections. The Mercedes-Benz logo is featured on the end piece and has been determined to be the logo used in 1921 by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Archive.
A photo of the 6/20 PS model this horn would've originally been used for is provided below from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Archive. The rubber bulb on the end has been previously replaced and the horn is fully functional.
A video below shows the horn in detail and fully functioning.
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You can now by horns on The MB Market? Yes you can. But this isn't your average horn. No, instead this is an impossible to find genuine Mercedes-Benz part from the early 1920's. As researched by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Archive in Stuttgart, this particular horn is a design featured on the 6/20 PS models from 1913-1920. The logo is from 1921 which determined this is a genuine factory replacement part from the early 20's for the earlier cars. And yes, it actually works! This would be a very cool piece to have in a collection or conversation piece in the man cave. You won't be finding another vintage piece like this anytime soon so don't miss your chance to toot your own horn.
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