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	Richard Jordan Gatling Name Richard Jordan Gatling Birth/Death Dates 1818-1903 Where in Indiana Marion County--Indianapolis When in Indiana 1854-mid-1870s Notable For In 1862 Gatling invented and patented the first Gatling gun, a hand-cranked rapid fire weapon with 10 revolving barrels. Due to production problems the weapon was not used during the Civil War, but later sold well. It was used in armed conflicts over the next fifty years. Description Gatling is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and dark bow tie. He has gray hair and a full beard. Subject Gatling, Richard Jordan, 1818-1903 Gatling guns Arms & armament Machine guns Item ID M0839_OVA_BOX1_GATLING Source of Image Gatling Collection (M 0839 OVA) Digital Collection Notable Hoosiers (DC 010) Bibliography/Notes Information taken from the collection guide. Copyright Notice Digital image © 2005 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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