Vintage Unused OPERA Harmonica~Original Tin Box~Made in Germany US Zone Key of C

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Made by Opera during the 1940s in U.S. zone Germany, this harmonica is in its original tin case and goes to its new home in excellent, unused condition.  Singing in the key of C (marked at one end), it measures 6 3/8" long. There's a tiny bit of a slightly sticky residue on one end, which I believe is from the old waxed paper it was wrapped in....otherwise, it's in fine condition.  Marked Made in West Germany under the embossed OPERA logo. The original tin case is also in wonderful condition...a few minor scratches on one side and inside the lid, but the color and graphics are just great.  No dings or dents.  It's marked Made in Germany U.S. Zone on the back and is 6 3/4" long.  Please check all photos and read my description before bidding.  Good luck and thanks for looking!
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