The package from Shapeways arrived today. The Lost in Space Soto Jet Gun whistle replica is fantastic! It fits into the rifle slot just as it should (maybe a few percent too small, but very close). Here are some photos. As you can see, it looks just as it should. This piece is never found with the gun, and I suspect it gets tossed out as a mystery piece since its not at all obvious that it is part of a toy gun. So, this is as close as I will probably ever get.
Thank you again, jintosh, for your assistance. I really, really appreciate it!
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