The toy has a smoother surface which should be a casting with the older finer sand. The wheels still have the gate or runner tabs. This is where they would have been snapped off the molten metal channel. Most older cast iron toys did not have these ground off because it did not affect toys appearance. The axle ends on the wheels are also peened which is another common trait of older Cast iron toys. These are descriptions of what is on the toy. Study photos and determine for yourself authenticity.