{"product_id":"civil-war-gatling-gun","title":"Civil War GATLING GUN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuns Of History American Civil War Gatling Gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore the era of modern automatics, the Gatling Gun stood alone as the world’s first successful rapid-fire weapon. This all-metal kit by Model Expo’s Guns of History series captures every intricate detail of the weapon that forever changed the battlefield.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"It will bear the same relation to other firearms that the sewing machine bears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eto the common needle.\" — Dr. Richard Gatling, 1862\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExquisite Detail \u0026amp; Authentic Materials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForget plastic components. This premium kit is engineered for the serious modeler, featuring high-quality Britannia metal and solid brass parts. The assembly mirrors historical manufacturing, including:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e- Precision Machined Hubs: Ensuring smooth, accurate wheel assembly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e- Laser-Cut Wood Rims: Providing the authentic texture and structural integrityof 19th-century artillery wheels. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-Multi-Barrel System: Ten accurately scaled barrels that showcase the\u003cbr\u003erevolutionary cam-operated firing sequence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Build Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for intermediate modelers, this kit offers a rewarding challenge with a manageable footprint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhether you are a Civil War enthusiast or a mechanical hobbyist, the heavy-weight metal feel and precision-fit parts ensure a final result\u003cbr\u003ethat is worthy of a display case or a professional desk centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScale 1:16\u003cbr\u003eLength 7-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth 3-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eHeight 3-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eMaterial Britannia Metal, Brass, Laser-cut Wood\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty Intermediate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eInvented during the American Civil War, the Gatling Gun used a hand-cranked\u003cbr\u003emechanism to fire hundreds of rounds per minute. While early models saw\u003cbr\u003elimited action during the Siege of Petersburg, the weapon's psychological impact\u003cbr\u003eand reliability led it to become a staple of late 19th-century military history. This\u003cbr\u003ekit replicates the 1862 configuration, the very design that paved the way for\u003cbr\u003emodern defensive technology.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"MODEL EXPO EUROPE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62979519676746,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/4381\/1914\/files\/MS4010-06_04aa86f9-eccb-4957-ab1e-3ed03b6c6b49.webp?v=1791534831","url":"https:\/\/modelexpo-europe.eu\/products\/civil-war-gatling-gun","provider":"MODEL EXPO EUROPE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}