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LOT 3387
Desirable Furr 1/3 Scale Copy of a Model 1883 Gatling Gun with Carriage and Accles Pattern Magazine - Serial no. 70, 22 LR , 12 inch round bbl., bright finish. Manufactured in 1977, 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, 29 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, a set of cosmetic spirit levels, and Karl Furr and Paul Kuhni’s markings
are on the underside of the gear box along with the 1977 production date. The gun is installed on a mostly brass carriage with traverse and elevation adjustment equipment,
a pair of on-board magazine storage boxes, and dismountable wheels. Matching exterior numbers are present throughout.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, showing a mixture of bright and attractively aged patina on the brass with minimal wear on both metal and wood components. Mechanically excellent. These desirable Furr miniature Gatling guns are an instant conversation piece in even the most diverse collections!
Estimate: 14,000 - 18,000
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LOT 3388
Desirable Tippmann Arms Co. 1/2 Scale Model 1862 Gatling Gun in .38 Special - Serial no. 013, 38 Special cal., 19 inch round bbl., blue finish. Manufactured c. 1986-1987 by the Tippmann Arms Co. of New Haven, Indiana as a scaled down version of the famous Model 1862 Gatling gun, the first of many variations. Richard Gatling’s Model 1862 was the first step in a long line of firearms innovation that eventually led to modern day machine guns. The left side of the frame that joins the receiver and barrel group is marked “MODEL 1862 NO. 013/TIPPMANN ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN IN.” The receiver is bright brass and the barrels
are blued and it is fitted with blade front and notch rear sights. There is an elevation screw at the rear of the mount that joins it to the carriage. It is currently mounted on a two-wheeled hardwood carriage that is marked
“GATLING/GUN” on the front and has mostly black finished iron fittings. Includes a hardwood tripod mount, hardwood case containing a number of cartridge sleeves, two total magazines, and a hardwood handle for adjusting
the piece side to side. It measures approximately 60 x 40 x 29 inches overall. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish and the
brass generally showing an attractive, lightly aged patina. Many of the iron fittings retain most of their black finish while others show an attractive plum-
brown hue. The wood components show minimal wear or handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. A very desirable scale replica of the legendary
Model 1862 Gatling Gun! Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000