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LOT 1143
Desirable Karl Furr/Paul Kuhni 1/3 Scale Copy of a Model 1883 Gatling Gun
with Carriage and Accles Pattern Magazine - Serial no. 78, 22 Short cal., 12 inch
cluster bbl., bright finish. Manufactured in 1979, 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, 32 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 including the
1979 production date. The gun is installed on a brass carriage with
traverse and elevation adjustment equipment, a pair of on-board
magazine storage boxes, and brass banded wooden wheels. Matching
exterior numbers are present throughout.
CONDITION: Very fine, showing an attractive aged patina, some spots
of discoloration visible on the brass, and a few marks on the wooden
wheels. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 11,000 - 17,000
LOT 1144
Fully Functional Furr Arms/Gatling Gun Company Scale Miniature of a Police
Model 1893 Gatling Gun in .22 Caliber - Serial no. 129, 22 LR cal., 6 1/8 inch
round bbl., bright finish. Manufactured c. 1980s, this fully functional, all brass replica
was manufactured by Karl Furr/Furr Arms, with other known examples bearing the
“GATLING GUN COMPANY” markings like this one and lacking Furr markings on the
bottom. The 1893 was an evolution of Richard Gatling’s original 1862 design. Original
examples were manufactured in limited numbers in the 1890s and were a shortened
version of the “Bulldog” Gatling with an in-line crank handle and manually powered
Accles drum magazine. They were marketed towards police forces as civil defense/
anti-riot weapons. The overall length is just shy of one foot, and it stands about 19 1/2
inches from the base of the tripod to the top of the magazine. The top of the body
is engraved with a copy of the original Gatling markings and indicates this is serial
number 129. It has post and elevation adjustable notch sights offset to the right side.
The tripod is also adjustable for elevation and rotates.
CONDITION: Very good overall, showing mostly bright brass with some scattered
areas showing an attractive antique patina, some minor dings near the muzzle of the
tube, and some light handling marks overall. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 8,000 - 11,000