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LOT 3715
Desirable Karl Furr/Paul Kuhni 1/3 Scale Copy of a Model 1883 Gatling Gun with Carriage and Accles Pattern Magazine - Serial no. 57, 22 RF, 12 inch round bbl., bright finish. Manufactured in 1973, this is a 1/3 scale functional copy of the Colt/Gatling Model 1883. An evolution of Richard Gatling’s original 1862 design, the 1883 Gatling integrates a full brass housing from the barrel group, which protects the mechanism from debris, sea spray, and other hazards, as well as the Accles pattern magazine, a donut-shaped drum with on-board drive rotor, which allows for higher and more consistent rates of fire than the gravity-fed magazines of earlier models. Overall measurements are 21 inches tall, 29 inches long and 23
inches across. The top of the body bears a reproduction of the original Colt/Gatling markings, with a
set of elevation adjustable sights on either side, and Karl Furr and Paul Kuhni’s markings are on the
underside of the gear box along with the 1973 production date. The gun is installed on a grey
painted metal carriage with traverse and elevation adjustment equipment, a pair of on-board
magazine storage boxes, and dismountable wheels. Matching exterior numbers are present
throughout. Includes a display case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with an attractive patina on the brass, some minor handling/display marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
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LOT 3716
Karl Furr/Paul Kuhni Miniature Police Model 1893 Gatling Gun with Tripod - Serial no. 13, 22 LR, 6 inch cluster bbl., bright finish. Manufactured in 1976, this is a 1/3 scale functional copy of the Colt/ Gatling Police Model 1893. An evolution of Richard Gatling’s original 1862 design, the 1893 Gatling integrates a full brass housing from the barrel group, which protects the mechanism from debris, sea spray, and other hazards, as well as the Accles pattern magazine, a donut-shaped drum with on-board drive rotor, which allows for higher and more consistent rates of fire than the gravity-fed magazines of earlier models. The top of the body bears a reproduction of the original Colt/Gatling markings and Karl Furr and Paul Kuhni’s markings are on the underside of the gear box along with the 1976 production date. The gun is installed on a folding brass tripod. Matching exterior numbers are present throughout. CONDITION: Fine overall with the brass generally showing an attractive, lightly aged patina and a few scattered patches of verdigris/oxidation. The action does not currently cycle, needs work.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500