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LOT 1193
Karl Furr/Paul Kuhni Miniature Police Model
1893 Gatling Gun with Tripod - Serial no. 61, 22
cal., 6 inch cluster bbl., bright finish, brass
grips. Manufactured in July 1976, this is a
1/3 scale functional copy of the Colt/Gatling
Police Model 1893. An evolution of Richard
Gatling’s original 1862 design, the Model
1893 Gatling design utilizes a full brass housing
around the barrel group, which protects the
mechanism from debris, sea spray, and other
hazards, as well as the Accles pattern donut-
shaped drum magazine with on-board drive rotor, which allows for higher and
more consistent rates of fire than the gravity-fed magazines of earlier models.
The top of the body bears a reproduction of the original Colt/Gatling markings
and Karl Furr and Paul Kuhni’s markings are on the underside of the gear box
along with the July 1976 production date. The gun is installed on a folding brass
tripod. Matching exterior numbers are present throughout. Includes an adjustable
brass tiller arm and an extra brass Accles pattern drum magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine overall with the brass generally showing an attractive, lightly
aged patina and a few minor spots of verdigris/oxidation. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1192
Modern Anderson
Guncraft Model
1874 Gatling Gun with
Tripod - Serial no. 064,
45-70 Government cal., 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: 12,000 - 20,000
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