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THUNDER VALLEY MACHINE, 1883 BATTERY GATLING GUN.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:8,500.00 USD Estimated At:17,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
THUNDER VALLEY MACHINE, 1883 BATTERY GATLING GUN.
Cal. 45-70. S# 1006. Bbl. 31”. A full scale, functional reproduction of the well known 1883 Battery Gun. These guns boasted a large round brass receiver with an exposed 10 barrel cluster. This gun boasts heavy duty circular name plate with the original Gatling nomenclature, directly behind the feed mechanism that reads “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.” Running parallel with the barrel cluster are 2 steel frame rails on either side, right side of receiver rail marked "Thunder Valley Machine Co. Clinton, Ohio. SN 1006 (6 of 6)". The feed mechanism is the circular Accles positive feed device, the feed device included, the Accles power feed is often referred to as a 100 round magazine though it is not uncommon for them to hold any capacity between 99-104 rounds, (we are uncertain of the capacity on this gun). The gun is mounted on a large wheeled, wooden carriage attached with a brass yoke. Though it is not identical to the original Colt offering, this appears to be a well made, functional Gatling that would find itself a centerpiece in a collection or on the firing line. MAGS: 1 Accles power feed drum. CONDITION: both mechanically and aesthetically, this appears to be in good condition, possibly only having been fired very lightly; despite the carriage being a creation of the manufacturer it appears to be well suited for display, though the very early wheels have fallen prey to some weathering, the mechanism including bolts & internal gearing have been inspected & oiled, fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand, utilizing snap caps, bores retain very good rifling. (20-462/JZ). MODERN. $17,000-20,000.
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