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U.S. Colt Model 1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun.. ... (Total: 4 )
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U.S. Colt Model 1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun.Serial no. 006 [top of right trunnion and rear of barrels], .45-70 GOVT. caliber, 27 1/2-inch brass frame with ten 18 1/2-inch barrels. Fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight from 200 - 1,000 yards. Diameter is 6 1/2-inches. Top of breech with circular cast bronze marked: GATLING'S / BATTERY / GUN / PAT. NOV. 4, 1862 / MAY 9, 1865 / FEB. 28, 1871 / APR. 9, 1872 / MADE BY COLT'S / PT FIRE ARMS / MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN. / U.S.A. Left side of barrel stamped: MODEL / 1877. Rear of brass casement marked: COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. / MODEL 1877 BULLDOG CAL. .45 GOVT. COLT GGHS 006. Stick magazine with patent dates: SEPT. 20, 1881 / NOV. 2, 1886. Crank shaft handle. Swivel base. Mounted on period accurate replacement wood and metal tri-pod, measuring 28 1/4-inches (height) and 38-inches (base width). Height of gun on tripod is 44-inches, 63-inches with stick magazine. Sold along with three custom wooden fitted cases; each lid marked: MODEL 1877 CAL. .45 GOVT. / GATLING GUN / COLTS PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD CONN. Case measurements: A.) 42 1/2-inches x 14-inches x 14 3/4-inches; B.) 39 1/2-inches x 14-inches x 14 3/4-inches. C.) 27 1/4-inches x 12-inches x 22-inches. Please note; Gatling gun and accessories are crafted in the original style, a contemporary take on the legendary 1877 Bulldog Gatling gun by Colt.
The Colt Model 1877 "Bulldog" Gatling Gun stands as a remarkable innovation in the evolution of rapid-fire weaponry. Designed by Dr. Richard J. Gatling and manufactured by Colt, this model introduced several advancements that set it apart from its predecessors. The "Bulldog" was notable for its compact design and the enclosed housing, which protected the gun's mechanisms from debris and damage, enhancing its reliability in various conditions. Its high rate of fire made it a formidable presence on the battlefield, capable of delivering sustained firepower. Capable of firing up to 800 rounds per minute, depending on operator's cranking speed. See, The Gatling Gun by Paul Wahl & Don Toppel, from pages 78 on for information on the "Bulldog".
Condition: Fine. Sharp markings. Appears to be mechanically sound. Bronze and brass with mellow patina, light marks and nicks. Nice example of a very rare and historic Gatling Gun. Some minor nicks along edges of the wooden boxes.?
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2025 June 9 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6320 (go to Auction Home page)
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