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LOT 3097
Modern Anderson Guncraft Model 1874 Gatling Gun
with Tripod - Serial no. 064, 45-70 Government , 18 1/4
inch part hexagon bbl., blue/bright finish. Manufactured
by John Anderson of Anderson Guncraft in Amelia, Ohio,
this is a modern made museum quality reproduction of a
Colt Model 1874 Gatling gun. Anderson Guncraft is also
world renowned for their museum level restorations of
original Colt Gatlings. Features ten 18 1/4 inch barrels,
feed cover for use with the included Bruce feed type
gravity feed magazine, bronze housing, steel frame rails,
barrels, internals, and crank handle. “No 064” marked on
top of the right frame rail, “MODEL 1874” marked on top
right of the bronze housing with a reproduction oval
Gatling patent plaque on top, and Anderson Guncraft
maker, address, model and serial number markings on
bottom. The tripod is bronze in construction, with an
integral steel elevation screw. Includes a small green
painted wooden magazine box.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish
with numerous scattered small patches of surface
corrosion, and the bronze exhibits a mostly bright golden
patina. Mechanically excellent. Tripod is also very fine
with some surface corrosion visible on the steel fittings.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000
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