*RARE MODEL 1900 COLT GATLING GUN WITH SHIPPING CRATE.

*RARE MODEL 1900 COLT GATLING GUN WITH SHIPPING CRATE. SN 1093. Cal. 30-40 Krag. Usual open bbl configuration with ten 32″ round to oct bbls with brass housing and orig iron rails. Top of the housing has the usual markings “GATLING GUN PATENTED / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” in an elliptical shape surrounding “Manufactured By / Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co. Below that is marked “Model 1900 / Cal. 30 / No. 1093” and the inspector initials “O.C.H.” (Capt. Odus C. Horney). Gun is configured for the Bruce feed housing with one orig Bruce magazine. Bruce feed is marked with assembly number “13”. Bolts are all orig and have matching assembly number. Bbls are all marked consecutively 1 through 10 with the “VP” and eagle proofs with “RAC” (Renaldo A. Carr) inspector initials. Gun is mounted on an orig brass & iron cradle and base with bright metal tiller, all of which is mounted on an orig tripod base with replacement legs. One leg is stenciled “Reserve For G.A.R. Posts”. Accompanied by an orig iron bound wood Gatling Gun shipping crate that is 51-5/8″ long x 11-1/4″ wide x 10-1/4″ deep with iron reinforcing corners and recessed handled in each end. Each end of the crate is bound with a strap hinge & hasp. Crate was originally painted gray with stenciling on the top that is now mostly illegible. Rear of the crate is also stenciled “FROM CHIEF ORD OFFICER” with the balance of the lettering illegible. Interior has a couple of brackets attached to the walls, otherwise is empty. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls, frame & cradle retain about 60-80% added black paint. Brass retains a dark coffee colored patina. Tiller, crank arm and crank locking arm are bright metal. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores, would make an excellent shooter. Crate is about good retaining traces of gray paint on the top and front with about 60% gray paint on the back with traces on each end. One strap is broken and one corner is missing. 4–46181 JR428 (100,000-150,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	1356	$103,500.00	RARE MODEL 1900 COLT GATLING GUN WITH SHIPPING CRATE. SN 1093. Cal. 30-40 Krag. Usual open bbl configuration with ten 32″ round to oct bbls with brass housing and orig iron rails. Top of the housing has the usual markings “GATLING GUN PATENTED / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” in an elliptical shape surrounding “Manufactured By / Colt’s Pt. F. A. Mfg. Co. Below that is marked “Model 1900 / Cal. 30 / No. 1093” and the inspector initials “O.C.H.” (Capt. Odus C. Horney). Gun is configured for the Bruce feed housing with one orig Bruce magazine. Bruce feed is marked with assembly number “13”. Bolts are all orig and have matching assembly number. Bbls are all marked consecutively 1 through 10 with the “VP” and eagle proofs with “RAC” (Renaldo A. Carr) inspector initials. Gun is mounted on an orig brass & iron cradle and base with bright metal tiller, all of which is mounted on an orig tripod base with replacement legs. One leg is stenciled “Reserve For G.A.R. Posts”. Accompanied by an orig iron bound wood Gatling Gun shipping crate that is 51-5/8″ long x 11-1/4″ wide x 10-1/4″ deep with iron reinforcing corners and recessed handled in each end. Each end of the crate is bound with a strap hinge & hasp. Crate was originally painted gray with stenciling on the top that is now mostly illegible. Rear of the crate is also stenciled “FROM CHIEF ORD OFFICER” with the balance of the lettering illegible. Interior has a couple of brackets attached to the walls, otherwise is empty. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls, frame & cradle retain about 60-80% added black paint. Brass retains a dark coffee colored patina. Tiller, crank arm and crank locking arm are bright metal. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bores, would make an excellent shooter. Crate is about good retaining traces of gray paint on the top and front with about 60% gray paint on the back with traces on each end. One strap is broken and one corner is missing. 4–46181 JR428 (100,000-150,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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