Michael B. Suchka of Valley Engraving, Inc. and Thunder Valley Machine Co. has produced a number of high quality small scale and full sized replicas of Hotchkiss and Gatling crank guns. With fixed blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights. The top of the receiver is marked "HOTCHKISS/REVOLVING CANNON/CALIBER: 45-70 GOV./SERIAL NUMBER/15989". The left side frame arm is inscribed "HOTCHKISS REVOLVING CANNON mfd. by Michael Suchka - Clarington, Ohio - U.S.A./model 1887 Caliber 45-70 Gov. serial number 15989". Features five revolving oversized barrels with .45-70 chambered inner barrels, brass construction, and a steel and wood carriage. Magazine absent.

Very fine. The cannon has 85% original blue finish with areas of oxidation and spotting on the barrels, handling marks overall, and mild patination on the brass components. Carriage is fine with expected wear on the steel wheel hoops, and some small dings. Several components of the firing mechanism are absent; otherwise, the action cycles properly.