Photographic Print : Gatling Gun 1867
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Gatling Gun 1867
Gatlings battery gun, as used during the American Civil War Date: 1867
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1867 Battery Gatling Guns Weapons
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Gatling Gun 1867 photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a Gatling battery gun in action during the American Civil War era, dated 1867. Add a touch of history to your decor with this high-quality, rights-managed print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, museums, or anyone looking to add an intriguing conversation piece to their space.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image captures the power and innovation of the Gatling Gun, a revolutionary military weapon that first saw action during the American Civil War in 1867. Known as the "Gatling Battery Gun" or simply "Gatling Gun," this particular model was designed by American inventor Richard Gatling and represented a major advancement in firepower and rate of fire. The Gatling Gun was unique in its use of a hand crank to turn a series of interconnected barrels, each of which was loaded with a cartridge belt. As one barrel fired, the next one would automatically be brought into position to fire, allowing the gun to deliver a continuous stream of bullets. This rapid-fire capability made it a formidable weapon on the battlefield, capable of outpacing the rate of fire of traditional muskets and giving Union forces a significant advantage. In this photograph, we see a group of soldiers carefully tending to the Gatling Gun, ensuring that it is properly loaded and ready for action. The intricate machinery of the gun is on full display, with its interconnected barrels, crank, and ammunition belts all visible. The soldiers' focused expressions and attentiveness to their duties underscore the importance of the weapon and the critical role it played in the outcome of the Civil War. The Gatling Gun would go on to see action in numerous conflicts throughout history, including the Spanish-American War, the Boer Wars, and World War I. Its legacy as a pioneering military technology continues to be felt today, with many modern machine guns tracing their lineage back to this groundbreaking invention.
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