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LOT 163
Modern Anderson Guncraft Model 1897 Gatling Gun
in .308 Winchester with Carriage and Tripod - Serial
no. 028, 308 Win , 32 inch part hexagon bbl., blue/bright
finish. Manufactured by John Anderson of Anderson Guncraft
in Lewisburg, Ohio, this is a modern made museum quality
reproduction of a Colt Model 1897 Gatling gun, chambered for
use with modern .308 Winchester ammunition. Anderson Guncraft is also world renowned for
their museum level restorations of original Colt Gatlings. Features ten 32 inch barrels, feed cover
for use with the included Bruce feed magazine, bronze housing, steel frame rails, barrels, internals,
and crank handle. “MODEL 1897” marked on top right of the bronze housing with reproduction
Colt Gatling type markings on top including “Model 1897/Cal.30/No1028”, with the bottom having
Anderson Guncraft maker, address, model, “CAL. .308 WIN.” and serial number “028” markings. The
gun is on a black painted steel carriage with green painted wooden wheels and ammunition boxes
affixed. Also includes a black painted tripod with a bronze yoke and steel legs.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% original blue finish with some scattered patches of light surface
corrosion, and the bronze exhibits a mostly bright golden patina. Mechanically excellent. Carriage
is also very fine with most of the original painted finish, and some corrosion visible on the wheel
bands. Tripod is fine with some areas of corrosion visible on the legs.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
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