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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

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Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:

6141 x 3437 px | 60.4 MB

Print size:

52.0 x 29.1 cm | 20.5 x 11.5 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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