This museum quality Model 1877 "Bulldog" Gatling Gun reproduction was manufactured by U.S. Armament Corp. in limited quantities and sold through Colt or a distributor. Colt was the original manufacturer of a similar gun in the late 19th century. The Model 1877 was the first Gatling with fully enclosed housing around the barrels and breech and had a rear mounted hand crank that could be cranked in reverse to clear a jam. The U.S. Armament Corp.'s specifications list the rate of fire at 800 rounds per minute and the weight of the gun at 135 pounds not including the tripod. It was built using original Gatling diagrams and specifications. It is marked "MODEL/1877" to the left of the Bruce gravity feed device. The sights are on the right side and are graduated out to 1,000 yards. "No 26 " is marked near the right trunnion. The bronze plaque on the top of the action at the rear has "GATLING'S/BATTERY/GUN/PAT. NOV 4. 1862/MAY 9.1865/FEB 28. 1871/APR. 9.1872/MADE BY/U.S. ARAMAMENT/CORP/EPHRATA.PENNA./U.S.A." The tripod has ash legs and brass and iron fittings. Three U.S. Armament Corp. storage crates are included.

Excellent overall, showing bright brass finish overall and retaining almost all the black finish on iron parts. The legs of the tripod and crates are very fine with some scatter light handling/storage marks. An excellent looking and functional piece that could become the most interesting piece in your collection!