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The J-47 has absolutely no distinguishing characteristics other than
the "J-47" stamped in white on the top of the base.
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(click to enlarge) | The box that I bought this key in seems to indicate that it was made in 1970. Keys made during the Korean and Vietnam years do not seem to be as well made as those produced during the WW II period. |
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This key is a variation of the standard J-47 that has the "J-47"
molded, rather than stamped in white, and rounded corners on the
base.
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(click to enlarge) | The round corner base is also hollow on the bottom. Notice the Signal Corps acceptance stamp on this key. |
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There are two variations of the Lionel J-47. One has a base with
round corners and the Lionel "L" trademark molded into the
bottom of the base. The other is on a standard square cornered
base.
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