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Lot 716 - Battery Gun Co. - Model 1862 Gatling Gun - .45 cal - rifle

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Lot 716 - Battery Gun Co. - Model 1862 Gatling Gun - .45 cal - rifle
As New condition - Live fire model -The Gatling gun, also known as the battery gun, is a black powder gun that consists of multiple barrels revolving around a central axis and is capable of being fired at a rapid rate. These guns were patented by Richard Gatling and were first used by General Benjamin F. Butler of the Union army at the historic Civil War siege of Petersburg, Virginia, in 1864-1865 - 28" rotating octagon barrels - Test fired only! 99% remaining black powder coated barrels, some thinning - 99% cast bronze, some light small spotting - oak tripod - each leg has 3 rolling casters - front bronze inverted V & rear peep sights - crisp markings - Gatling gun cast into the breech - includes one 20rd mag/20 .45LC chamber, spare firing pins, tools - heavy freight shipping - SN 0141 - est. 4500 - 7000 - FFL - 25VVFKIL021