SCARCE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN STICK MAGAZINE.

SN NSN. Orig Gatling gun stick magazine for 45-70 cartridges, 20-3/8″; long with steel body, brass top & bottom with brass follower & a brass cartridge stop on a steel spring. These magazines were issued in large numbers during last half of 19th C. but are rarely encountered today. Accompanying this lot are two orig paper labels for Gatling gun cartridges now wrapped around wooden blocks for display. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Steel retains a smooth tinned surface retaining about half of its orig shine with several small dents that do not affect the gravity feed of cartridges. Brass has a medium mustard patina. U-shaped brass collar opposite spring latch has small inspector letter “C” and marked “.45”. 4-50782 JS233 (400-800) – Lot 2144

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2144	$632.50	SCARCE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN STICK MAGAZINE. SN NSN. Orig Gatling gun stick magazine for 45-70 cartridges, 20-3/8″; long with steel body, brass top & bottom with brass follower & a brass cartridge stop on a steel spring. These magazines were issued in large numbers during last half of 19th C. but are rarely encountered today. Accompanying this lot are two orig paper labels for Gatling gun cartridges now wrapped around wooden blocks for display. PROVENANCE: Tommy Rholes Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Steel retains a smooth tinned surface retaining about half of its orig shine with several small dents that do not affect the gravity feed of cartridges. Brass has a medium mustard patina. U-shaped brass collar opposite spring latch has small inspector letter “C” and marked “.45”. 4-50782 JS233 (400-800) – Lot 2144 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SCARCE MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN STICK MAGAZINE.