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LOT 1059
Modern Gatling Battery Gun Co. Model
1862 Gatling Gun with Tripod and Crate -
Serial no. 0326, 45 Long Colt , 28 inch round
bbl., blue/bright finish. Manufactured
by the Battery Gun Co. of Metamora,
Michigan, as a full scale, fully functional
Gatling gun. The construction of the
main body is bronze, with six blued
barrels and blued support arms. The
Battery Gun Co. data plate affixed
on top. Intended for use with the
included .45 Long Colt caliber
steel chamber inserts. The
included tripod is of hardwood
and steel construction. Also
includes an extra magazine,
wooden transport crate,
and a metal ammunition
box containing loose .45
Long Colt ammunition,
and a small Pelican
hardcase containing
approximately 44
steel chamber
inserts and some
small tools.
CONDITION:
Excellent
overall,
retains 99%
original blue
finish with mostly bright bronze
surfaces. Mechanically excellent.
Tripod is also excellent with
minimal handling marks.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000
LOT 1060
Valley Engraving Model
1878 Half Scale Gatling
Gun, with Tripod and
Extra Magazines -
Serial no. 011-010,
22 LR , 8 1/2 inch
part hexagon
bbl., blue
finish. Manufactured
by Michael B. Suchka of Valley
Engraving of Clarington, Ohio,
this is an attractive scale copy of
the Model 1878 Gatling Gun. One
of the earliest proper repeating firearms and forerunner to the true
“fully automatic” machine gun, the crank powered Gatling Gun was
a signature weapon of the 19th century, readily identifiable and
world famous. The Valley design includes some “quality of life”
improvements, most prominently an integral mounting point for
a brass catching bag (included), a spring loaded safety knob on
the lower left side of the frame, ball detent timing mechanism for
the Broadwell Drums, and some upgrades of the internals, but
fine attention has been paid to preserving the distinctive profile
of the weapon. Blade front and (absent) elevation adjustable
notch rear sights on the right side rail, with a reproduction Colt
Patent Firearms data plate on top of the frame, a series of modern
warning labels on the tray for the Broadwell Drum, engraved
directions on the left side rail for operating the safety, and
the manufacturer and distributor markings on the underside.
Included with the lot is a brass, steel and wood tripod with T&E
mechanism, three Broadwell Drum magazines (each marked as
having a 100 round capacity), and some spare parts.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish, with a
few spots of rust and minor handling marks. The tripod is very
fine, with light wear and a small bend in the elevation rod. The
crank arm is a bit loose on the shaft and needs adjustment,
otherwise mechanically fine.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000