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Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Creator: Unknown.

Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Diagram detail of the cyclic multi-barrel Gatling gun, an early form of rotary cannon. Invented by Richard Gatling and patented in 1862, the Gatling was a rapid-fire spring loaded, hand cranked weapon which allowed higher rates of fire to be achieved without the barrels overheating. From "The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume I, by Captain H M Hozier. [William Mackenzie, London, 1872].

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Title: Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Creator: Unknown.

Caption: Barrel of Gatling gun, c1872. Diagram detail of the cyclic multi-barrel Gatling gun, an early form of rotary cannon. Invented by Richard Gatling and patented in 1862, the Gatling was a rapid-fire spring loaded, hand cranked weapon which allowed higher rates of fire to be achieved without the barrels overheating. From "The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume I, by Captain H M Hozier. [William Mackenzie, London, 1872]

Personalities: RICHARD J GATLING

Technique/material: engraving

Credit: Album / The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Releases: ? Model Release: No - ? Property Release: No
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Image size: 6141 × 3437 px | 60.4 MB

Print size: 52.0 × 29.1 cm | 2417.7 × 1353.1 in (300 dpi)

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