'The Gatling Mitrailleuse', c1872. Creator: Unknown.

'The Gatling Mitrailleuse', c1872. Creator: Unknown.

2-755-829 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Cartridge from a Gatling gun, c1872. Diagram of cartridge used in the Gatling gun, an early rapid-fire spring loaded, hand cranked weapon invented by Richard Gatling. The loose metal cartridges were loaded into the gun using a gravity feed system from a hopper. From "The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences", Volume I, by Captain H M Hozier. [William Mackenzie, London, 1872]


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. H. M. Hozier: British: Army officer, soldier, business administrator
  2. William Mackenzie: British, Scottish: Publisher, printer
  3. Richard J Gatling: American: Inventor

Medium
  1. Engraving

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6135x3433
File Size : 61,704kb


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  1. 0580071634
  1. 2-755-829
  1. 2755829

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