Manufactured by John Anderson of Anderson Guncraft in Lewisburg, Ohio, this is a modern made museum quality reproduction of a Colt Model 1897 Gatling gun, chambered for use with modern .308 Winchester ammunition. Anderson Guncraft is also world renowned for their museum level restorations of original Colt Gatlings. Features ten 32 inch barrels, feed cover for use with the included Bruce feed magazine, bronze housing, steel frame rails, barrels, internals, and crank handle. "MODEL 1897" marked on top right of the bronze housing with reproduction Colt Gatling type markings on top including "Model 1897/Cal.30/No1028", with the bottom having Anderson Guncraft maker, address, model, "CAL. .308 WIN." and serial number "028" markings. The gun is on a black painted steel carriage with green painted wooden wheels and ammunition boxes affixed. Also includes a black painted tripod with a bronze yoke and steel legs. This Anderson Gatling gun is consecutively serial numbered with the following lot, with that example being on a wooden carriage. Note: This item features a high-capacity magazine which has a capacity above 15 rounds and cannot be sold or transferred to residents in states where magazine capacity is limited to no more than 15 rounds. Please check your local laws and regulations prior to bidding.

Very fine, retains 95% original blue finish with some scattered patches of light surface corrosion, and the bronze exhibits a mostly bright golden patina. Mechanically excellent. Carriage is also very fine with most of the original painted finish, and some corrosion visible on the wheel bands. Tripod is fine with some areas of corrosion visible on the legs.