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CONDITION: Very good
as partially restored for
preservation purposes.
The iconic and handsome
original enclosed bronze
casing and the drums
displays a beautiful aged
patina. The muzzles and
elevation bar have some slight
pitting. The feed plate adapter
is a professionally engineered
replacement as is the retention/
inspection nut on the back plate and
trunnion. There is an old weld repair
on the crank handle and some re-soldered
seams on the magazines. The patent plate also
appears replaced. The original U.S. inspected carriage
which is perhaps as rare as the gun is very fine plus
considering its age and was painted some time ago
with only minor flaking. The Gatling Gun is easily one
of the most recognizable and impressive weapons
used in American history but are missing from the
vast majority of even some of the most advanced U.S.
military collections. Do not miss your opportunity to
acquire a rare and desirable piece of American history!
Estimate: 130,000 - 190,000
