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1124A
$51,750.00

COLT GATLING MODEL 1890. Cal. 45-70. SN 499. 32” rnd to hex bbls. The gun has been restored. Tiprod was made recently for display. Position #1 has bbl #1 with RAC proofs from another gun and bolt #9 with assembly #103 and no inspector mark. Position 2 has an orig RAC bbl #2 with bolt #8 and assembly K59 with RAC proofs. Position 3 has an orig bbl with RAC proofs and bolt #3 with assembly #143 and RAC proofs. Position 4 has the orig bbl with RAC proofs and bolt #8 assembly K51 with RAC proofs. Position 5 has a #6 bbl with DEC proofs and #20 bolt with assembly 116 DFC proofs. Position 6 has a newer RAC bbl with #6 on it, bolt with assembly K60 and RAC proofs. Position 7 has a replaced #7 bbl with RAC proofs and #7 bolt with assembly 189 and RAC proofs. Position 8 has the orig bbl with RAC proofs and #2 bolt with assembly 151 and no inspector marks. Position 9 has the orig bbl with RAC proofs and bolt #8 and assembly K$! with RAC proofs. Position 10has #9 bbl with DFC proofs and a new bolt by Anderson. The bolt retracting plug and chain are new, the spring and screw for the magazine plate catch are missing. Both parts of the magazine plate, for the Bruce Feed, are numbered “8”. The number N47102 has beenn stamped in 7/16” high letters on the lower quadrant of the breech housing. RAC inspector marks are found on the magazine plate, the frame, the breech housing, the Cacsabal and traversing rod slide. Two stick magazines accompany the gun, but are not correct. CONDITION: Engraved markings on the breech housing are fine. There are a number of dents on the brass parts. Iron parts are generally smooth gray patina with scattered light pitting. Reproduction tripod and yoke are like new. Maechanism is fine. 4-31077 (45,000-75,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007
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