Richard Gatling
The Gatling Gun Maker
The Gatling Gun
The Gatling gun is the old-time machine gun that was invented by Richard Gatling. It was used in the Civil war a lot. It consists of six to ten rotating gun barrels, each has its own firing mechanism. The barrels are turned by a hand crank, and each barrel will automatically load, fire, and eject its cartridge in succession.
Richard J. Gatling
A self portrait of Richard Jordan Gatling.
Gatling Family
Him and his children. Daughter (left) and son (right).