![]() All the bolts are correctly numbered “1” through “10” on top with all but three of them bearing an “R.A.C.” (Rinaldo A. “20” marked underneath the frame of the gun, on the feed cover, and on the ejector. U.S.A.” marked on top of the breech casing behind the cartridge hopper. Lbs./1901” marked on top of the breech ahead of the cartridge hopper, “GATLING GUN PATENTED/Manufactured by/Colt’s Pt. Although the "recommended" rate of fire was 600 rounds per minute, the direct drive method of operation could easily surpass that. The Mark II has the ability to attach the crank handle to either the gear-reduced side shaft or directly to the rear of the barrel-unit axle for an even higher rate of fire. Features ten fully enclosed rotating barrels, a muzzle cover that conceals the top half of the barrels, a cone front sight and adjustable 2,000 yard rear sight, Bruce feed magazine system, and a right side mounted safety knob. ![]() ![]() Navy, making this one of the rarest Gatling gun models extant. Approximately 20 of these Model 1900 Mark II Gatling guns are reported to have been issued to the U.S. ![]()
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