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From: cmort@NCoast.ORG (Christopher Morton)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: Re: Gatling gun
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Date: 27 Jun 91 19:03:42 GMT
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As quoted from <35975@mimsy.umd.edu> by paulh@tekcae.cax.tek.com (Paul Hammer):

# 
# What is the net.wisdom on Gatling gun ownership?
# 
# 1. Is it considered full auto or semi auto?
#    (Hey! Where's the trigger?)
 
NEITHER.  It's a MANUAL action.

# 2. Is such a device considered an antique for
#    law related purposes?
 
Shouldn't be if it's new made.  If so, it should be treated as a manually
operated firearm, like a Mauser, Sharps, or Winchester. 

# 3. Can a person who is not a holder of any particular
#    license or permit legally build a functional 
#    Gatling gun?
# 
# 4. What is a good source for technical info relating
#    to this device? Public library? Patent office?
# 
There's a good book on the Gatling.  I don't have the title handy.  I can post
if it you want.  Call the BATF for detailed legal explanations. 

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Christopher Morton
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