RARE U.S. ARMY MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN LIMBER.

RARE U.S. ARMY MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN LIMBER. Beautiful early limber mounted on its orig axle & wheels with oak lined box mounted directly to the axle with galvanized sheet steel top and forged iron handles on each end with foot rests in front for the crew. Accompanied by its orig towing tongue. The unit has been completely restored by recognized historian and restoration authority, Daniel Cullity & Son, with gray painted wheels, axle & foot rests. The box is painted olive drab with black painted iron trim. Box has a heavy iron hasp for securing the drop front which, when lowered, exposes 50 slots for the Model 1874 caliber 45-70 Gatling Gun stick magazines plus there is an empty rectangular space in the top right. This model of limber was in use with the Army until about 1897. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Exterior of the running gear & box retain all of their fine, expertly restored finish; interior of the box retains its orig oak finish; towing tongue shows minor deterioration & damage at the rear end. 4-46743 (5,000-8,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1357	$11,500.00	RARE U.S. ARMY MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN LIMBER. Beautiful early limber mounted on its orig axle & wheels with oak lined box mounted directly to the axle with galvanized sheet steel top and forged iron handles on each end with foot rests in front for the crew. Accompanied by its orig towing tongue. The unit has been completely restored by recognized historian and restoration authority, Daniel Cullity & Son, with gray painted wheels, axle & foot rests. The box is painted olive drab with black painted iron trim. Box has a heavy iron hasp for securing the drop front which, when lowered, exposes 50 slots for the Model 1874 caliber 45-70 Gatling Gun stick magazines plus there is an empty rectangular space in the top right. This model of limber was in use with the Army until about 1897. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Exterior of the running gear & box retain all of their fine, expertly restored finish; interior of the box retains its orig oak finish; towing tongue shows minor deterioration & damage at the rear end. 4-46743 (5,000-8,000) 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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