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Gavels 'n' Paddles: Gatling Gun, tripod, drums, $346,150, Julia/Poulin Auction

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far
by Ken Hall
A Colt Model 1883 U.S. Navy Gatling Gun on a tripod with two drums sold for a combined $346,150 at a Firearms Auction held March 11-13 by Poulin Auction Company and March 14-15 by James D. Julia, Inc., both in Fairfield, Me. Also, a cased Colt No. 5 holster model Texas Paterson percussion revolver rang out at $345,000; a “Sisterdale Texas” dragoon Army revolver hit the mark for $253,000; and a four bore Holland & Holland hammer double rifle, made for the Nizam of Hyderabad, hit $258,750. Prices include a 15 percent buyer’s premium.

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Gatling Gun, tripod, drums, $346,150, Julia/Poulin Auction