UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: steel tripod that can be utilized for firing in place of the carriage mount. An interesting feature of this model is a lockout/safety device which deactivates the firing mechanism when used for static display. every 3/4 turn of the crank (slightly faster than a 1:1 ratio). This unique Gatling variant had an unusually slow cyclic rate, even for guns of this nature, firing 1 rd. rear sight post & coinciding front blade are mounted on the right side of the mechanism so as not to interfere w/ any feed device. CLINTON, OHIO 44216 U.S.A.” Steel receiver rail on right side also marked w/ S# & triangle proof mark, indicating Suchka manufacture. Right side of brass receiver has milled flat surface bearing the following: “MANUFACTURED BY / THUNDER VALLEY MACHINE COMPANY INC. The top of the brass receiver has affixed a brass nameplate bearing original style markings including “GATLING’S BATTERY GUN” above block of patent dates & below “MADE BY COLT’S PT. by a few degrees & the elevation mechanism is micro adj. This gun, like the early originals employs an interesting oscillating traversing mechanism which causes the gun to gently sweep the impact area, maximizing hit potential. This particular model utilizes a Bruce feed mechanism. The pedestal height when mounted is 36" off the ground. Green spokes & wheels w/ dark stained wood construction. Carriage wheels w/ wooden spokes & steel banded, measure a whopping 53" in height. cluster in the iconic brass receiver is augmented w/ steel receiver rails & mounted on an attractive wooden carriage. 31.75" An iconic Gatling gun repro from Thunder Valley based on the original Colt 1872 variant.