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THUNDERVALLEY GATLING GUN RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:8,500.00 USD Estimated At:17,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
THUNDERVALLEY GATLING GUN RIFLE.
Cal. 45-70. S# 1004. Bbl. 31”. A full scale, functional reproduction of the well known 1883 Battery Gun. These guns boasted a large round brass receiver w/ an exposed 10 bbl. cluster. This gun wears heavy duty circular name plate w/ 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 w/ the bbl. cluster are 2 steel frame rails on either side. Right side of receiver rail marked "Thunder Valley Machine Co. Clinton, Ohio. SN 1004 (4 of 6)". The feed mechanism is the circular Accles positive feed device, & 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 tripod w/ 32" legs, positioning itself 28" off the ground at the pedestal. Bottom of legs include integral 7.5" diameter pad for stability. 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 & aesthetically, this appears to be in good condition, possibly only having been fired very lightly; the mechanism has been updated to address original weak points. Internals, including bolts & gearing inspected & oiled, fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand, utilizing snap caps, bores retain very good rifling. (20-460/JZ). MODERN. $17,000-20,000.