1948 Sears Christmas Book

"Silver Comet" plastic-top Sled

• A rev.olutionary deve.lopn;ient in_ sled.design! .Flexible

$689

one-piece lammated plastic top

moisture-resistant

• Streaks down the hill like a speedy comet ... easy )o

steer . .. gives a thrilling "cushion-comfort" ride

• Super-strong and durable ... built to take hard punishment! Chassis

supported over

2900

pounds in weight by actual Sears laboratory test

Here's a sled to make any child proud as a peacock-soft riding- easy

to steer! Extra wide over-sized top (14 in.) with sides extending over

runners. Top made of moisture-resistant

fiber-reinforced

plastic

(won't warp under normal conditions). All edges smoothly rolled. Deep

side flanges. Attractively embossed tapering lines. Brilliant molded-in

blue color of top is set off with silver-colored comet design. Red-enam–

eled high-carbon steel runners grooved to hold straight course. Curved

steering lever of varnished hardwood.

husky steel knees. Hardwood

Chassis load·tested;

Supported

2950

lbs.

cross-bracing. .Overall length

inches.

79 N 08348-Shipping weight 9 pounds. . . . . .

. .... $6.89

Streamlined "Flying Arrow", fastest on the h .ill

• Streamlined-

tapered like a speed boat. 'High and wide in

319

front and lower and narrower in rear for a fast, smooth ride.

•Very easy to steer! Runners bend from front to rear in one

SS.inch

sweep, giving plenty of non-skid speed and perfect "track".

[fil

37-inch

"Clear the way" for the new, improved "Flying Arrow" sled-

for many years the speedi–

est, best designed sled for the money. Smooth, easy steering. Runners bend from front to

rear in one sweep. Finest quality heat-treated spring-steel grooved runners. Top extends

back almost to runner ends for greater roominess. Heavy steel riveted hardwood crossbars.

Husky metal knees placed at points of strain along sides give firm, balanced support. Sol–

idly built, yet runners and fr

'l.me

are easily flexed. Hardwood top boards shaped and

sanded smooth; beautifully varnished with red trim. All steel parts enameled red; yellow trim.

Catalog number

length overall

No. of knees

Shipping weight

Price

79 NM 8:i06..... ..

...

inches.

. . . . .6.

...

. 12 lbs. Freight or express.. .

. . . $6.69

79 N 08305 .....• .

.46 inches....

. .. 4 .

. . 10 lbs. Mailable ...... . ..

5.19

79 N 08304 .... .. ..

.41

inches... .

. •. . .. 4.....

...I..

9 lbs. Mailable .... ......

4.19

79 N 08301 . ....

. ... 37 inches ..

. . . . . . .4 ....

.....

8 lbs. Mailable ..........

3.19

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luxe Baby Sled. Seat steam-shaped from 5-ply

,-jf-in.

$8 95

plywood. Bent wood arm rests. Finest quality grooved heat-

•

treated spring-steel runners. Safety strap. Removable Ys-in. tubular

aluminum handle,

in. high. Enameled pale blue; decal decorations.

79 N08318-127\l in. wide, 26 in. long. Shipping weightll lbs ....... $8.95

Baby Sled. Varnished hardwood seat, slanted back and side guards.

Adjustable safety strap. Removable

33-in.

steel handle, knees,

bumper and runners enameled red. Runner ends turned up.

79 N 08316-Length

28 in.; width 12 in. Shipping weight 9 lbs . . ..... $4.95

(ID

Sled Guard. Clamps to top of any standard sled. Steel hinges,

clamps.

. Varnished hardwood backrest

(10Yi;x1172

in.) and side

rails

in. high;

in. long). Width and safety strap adjustable.

79 N 08320-Shipping weight 3 lbs . ... ............................ $1.95

79c

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Tots'

Sled Skates. For beginners,

2 to 6 years. Adjust from 6 to 8 in.

Detachable

$279

Sleigh Runners.

•

Steel; non-rusting finish. Broad footplate and

wide spaced runners give youngsters confidence.

49 N 5502-Web straps. Shpg.

wt.

1 lb. 4 oz . .79c

Tubular "U"

type

Ice Skates.

•

Twin runners give children, 5 to

8 years old, confidence while learning. Steel;

non-rusting finish. Adjustable from 6 to 8% in.

49 N 5524-Wcb straps. Shpg. wt. I lb. 4 oz. $1.24

190

SEARS-ROEBUCK

PBKMN

for

Sears Easy

Terms, see

page 243

Convert wagons, baby car–

riages, scooters, etc., to

win–

ter use. Fit axles from

Ys-in. diameter.

Runners

14~

in. long;

in. wide.

Heavy

steel

construction;

welded joint,.

Enameled

bright red. Each set has 4

runners, hardware, instruc–

tions. Shpg. wt. 4 lbs.

79 N 08346-Set ....... $2.79