paulh@tekcae.cax.tek.com (Paul Hammer) (06/26/91)
What is the net.wisdom on Gatling gun ownership? 1. Is it considered full auto or semi auto? (Hey! Where's the trigger?) Argument for semi auto: You have to move the crank some for each shot. 2. Is such a device considered an antique for law related purposes? 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? -Rick Faltersack -Not Paul Hammer
cmort@NCoast.ORG (Christopher Morton) (06/28/91)
As quoted from <35975@mimsy.umd.edu> by paulh@tekcae.cax.tek.com (Paul Hammer):
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# What is the net.wisdom on Gatling gun ownership?
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# 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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