GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
BEAUTIFUL FURR FUNCTIONAL MINIATURE MODEL 1893 GATLING GUN. FURR 1883 HGIV 22 SHORT MODERN Cal. 22 Short. 6" bbl. Overall length 12", height is 18" with drum. Very attractive Furr miniature in brass with steel bbls miniature of the Colt Model of 1893 Gatling gun. Six bbls rotate when rear crank handle turned clockwise. Miniature sights. Two functional Accles feed drums also in brass are included as is brass tripod which allows for both traverse and elevation. Carefully engraved at top of casing "GATLING GUN COMPANY HARTFORD CONN POLICE MODEL 1893 No HGIV CALIBER 22". These Furr Gatling guns exhibit the highest levels of quality and attention to detail. One may access the bolts by removing the rear cover just as on the full sized originals. This specimen has a large brass handle at left so that one may control it during firing. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very fine with the brass starting to patina with a couple of small brown spots on top of the casing and drums with the crank handle turning a pleasing dark patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bores are shiny and bright with some green verdigris at the muzzle and firing residue in the breech area. An exceedingly attractive miniature of a classic. 53094-134 JWK (8,000-10,000) W/TRIPOD MOUNT, 2 MAGS