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Armament Corp

1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun

 1877 Bulldog
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight of Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Lbs (61.23 kg.)
Weight of Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Lbs (61.23 kg.)
Maximum Effective Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Yards (914.4 meters)
Number of Barrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Barrel Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ¼ “ (.4635 cm)
Rate of Twist of Rifling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34” (91.44 cm)
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-70 Govt.
Firing Rounds Per Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Max. 1,000 RPM
Bruce Gravity Feed Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Rounds
Adjustable Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Yards

Main Brass Receiver Housing

Bruce Feed

Front Site
Adjustable
for Windage

Direct Rear Drive

Brass Turntable Crank Handle

Rapid Elevation Handle

Traverse Lock
Iron Tripod Base Iron Foot

Solid Ash Legs

 Bolt Access Graduated Rear 45-70 Govt.
Port Cover Elevation Site Caliber
( To1,000 Yds)

Cascabel Plate

Fine Adjustment
Traverse
Mechanism

Fine Adjustment
Iron Yoke Elevation Bruce
Mechanism Feed

Bruce Feed
Head Space Internal View Locknut
Adjustment Lock of Feed Hopper
(Preset at Factory)

Cartridge
Extractor

U.S. Armament Corp, after 2 years of research and development, with
the original plans and specifications has brought back to life the historical
Model “1877 Bulldog Gatling ” gun. This museum quality gun is
chambered in the original 45-70 Govt. Caliber. The maximum firing
rate of 1000 rounds per minute is about twice of the typical U.S. machine
gun of World War II. The 1877 Bulldog was the first production model to
have its barrels and breech section fully enclosed in a cylindrical housing,
giving the gun the appearance of a small cannon. The Rear sight moves
up and down in a groove in the cascabel plate. The Bulldog is equipped
with a Bruce Feed Gravity Feed system (not a magazine) which holds
40 rounds in parallel and is fed with wooden feed blocks. The Bulldog
model has 5-18 1/4” barrels with an overall length of 34”. The gun
weighs 135 pounds and the tripod an additional 135 lbs. The tripod
mount includes beautiful brass and iron components with legs of solid
ash wood. The Bulldog was the first rear crank gun that Gatling ever
produced. Every hand turn of the rear crank produces a complete
revolution of the 5 barrel unit thus firing the gun 5 times.Once the
rounds are fired, they are automatically ejected from the gun. At the rear
of the gun, there are adjustments for windage as well as elevation.
The original 1877 Bulldog Gun was tested for accuracy and scored an
incredible 996 direct hits out of one thousand rounds at a distance of
500 yards.
The Bulldog comes with 3 original type transit chests, 5 wooden loading
blocks capable of holding 20rounds each,modern safety system, operating
and technical manual, 1- Bolt Disassembly Tool and 5-Alignment
Tools for re-assembly after cleaning. It also comes with a 1 year limited
warranty on all parts and labor.
Manufacturing

U.S.
Each receiver is manually fitted. All parts must meet our highest Internal rotor assembly being fitted. Rotor assemblies ready for barrel fitting.
quality standards.

Armament Corp is a leading manufacturer of
quality firearms and parts with decades of experience in the trade.
Our companies were incorporated in 1988. We employ only the
finest craftsmen and machinists. After 2 years of research &
development, we are proud to present the 1877 “Bulldog” Gatling
Gun. Our gun is a museum quality product manufactured to
Dr. R. J. Gatling’s specification and design.
U. S. Armament Corp is equipped with the latest CNC equipment
& technology. Combining this with our skilled hand craftsmen
makes the 1877 Bulldog a work of art. Our company manufactures a
certain quota of Gatling Guns each year so please consider this
when ordering. We offer a limited 1 year warranty on all parts and
labor for each Bulldog.

U.S. Armament utilizes only the finest One of our skilled CNC personnel. Our customer service personnel ready
CNC equipment. to assist you.

Every Bulldog is field tested. Gatling Gun Battery in place.

Accessories
with Purchase

PART #

B A R R E L A L IG N M E N T T O O L S 12504 Helps align front barrel cluster for re-assembly after a full
tear down of the gun.

ORI G I NAL ST YLE B OLT TO OL 12505 This tool is used to disassemble and re-assemble the
firing pins from the bolts.

3 TRA N SI T C HE ST S 12501 Gun Box

12502 Tripod Head Box
12503 Tripod Leg Box

5 LO ADI NG BLO CK S 12506 These wooden blocks are used in conjunction with the
(Ammo not included)) Bruce Feed System for loading.Each block holds 20 rounds.

C RANK HA ND LE C O LL A R FO R 12508 This collar locks down integral mechanisms for transportation
TRA NS IT C H E ST S in the transit chests.

OPE RATOR S M ANUAL 12507
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The technical operators manual has a complete breakdown
of the 1877 Gatling. This includes a complete tear down and
re-build of the gun, including maintenance and part numbers
for re-order if needed and everything necessary to operate
the gun.

TECHNICAL OPERATORS MANUAL

Additional Accessories Available
PART #
TRI PO D FO OT RAI SE R PAD 11049 Keeps Tripod feet from scratching or marring flooring while
cleaning or displaying. These riser pads are produced from
solid Ash.

CO MP L E T E C L EA N I N G P O U CH 12950 This is a custom made cleaning kit made by Kleen Bore.

Kit contains all the accessories to maintain the 1877
Bulldog. Kit also includes Suede Cowhide Roll.

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D I E C O L I T H I U M GR E A S E 12800 We recommend this grease for the 1877 Bulldog.
Net wt. 1/2 Lb. (227g)

T O O L KI T F O R 12915 This kit contains all the necessary components to

C OM P L E TE completely tear down the Bulldog for cleaning and
maintenance. The highest quality American made
T EA R D O W N tools available.
1-Grace Brass Hammer 8 oz., 1-Garland rawhide
Hammer #3, 1- Bondus T-Handle Hex Key 5/32”,
1- Allen Wrench Standard 5/32”, 1-Steel Tool Punch
1/8”, 3-Grace Straight Slot Screwdriver # G2, H4, N4

H AT S
TA N
6-Panel Brushed Twill Unconstructed.
13610 100% brushed cotton twill
NA V Y 13611 • low profile
• sewn eyelets
BL A CK 13612 • self fabric closure with D-ring slider and tuck-in strap
• one size fits most
T E E S H I RT S
Pocketed 100% pure cotton, full cut, in 3 colors with
TA N 13625 emblem on front pocket and also on back of garment.
NA V Y 13626
BL A CK 13627

B OX O F 1 00 L E AD B UL LE T S 14870
B OX O F 5 00 L E AD B UL LE T S 14871 Hardcast 382 Grain Sized at .458 and Lubed
 History
Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling was born in Hertford County, North
Carolina in 1818 and came from a family of inventors. In 1847-
1848, he studied medicine at Laporte, Indiana and the following year
he entered Ohio Medical College from which he received his degree.

G
Original 1877 Bulldog on tripod. 1877 Bulldog on wheeled carriage. 1877 Bulldog on carriage.

atling conceived the idea of his gun and
began work in 1861 with a prototype being
made in 1861. The gun was demonstrated in
1862 and a patent, No 36836, for “Improve-
ment in Revolving Battery-Guns”, was
granted on November 4, 1862. This gun was
a crude predecessor of what was to become
one of the most significant firing mechanisms
of all ordnance history.
After a successful demonstration in
Indianapolis in 1862, Gatling contracted
with Miles Greenwood and Company in
Cincinnati, Ohio to produce 6 weapons
based on the 1862 patent.
Gatling continued to perfect his gun by
designing a breech system that would allow
the cartridge to be inserted and withdrawn
from a chamber that was an integral part
of the barrel requiring the breech mechanism
to have a reciprocal motion. This led to the
design of the Model 1865, the precursor of all
later Gatling guns. Gatling continued to refine
the operation and mechanism of his gun.
The Model 1877 "Bulldog" was the first
Gatling gun to feature a fully enclosed
bronze housing over the barrels and breech.
The "Bulldog" was a five-barrel .45 cal.
tripod mounted weapon. A few were
mounted on a light cavalry cart. A rear
mounting hand crank permitted a very high
rate of fire of up to 1,000 rpm, almost twice the
rate of a typical World War II machine gun.
Bruce feed, named after it's inventor, L.F.
Bruce, permitted the Gatling gun to be
loaded directly from 20 round cardboard
cartons or wooden feed blocks into a two slot
vertical bar. When one slot emptied, gravity
forced a full slot over the feed hopper.
By alternately loading the empty slot, a
continuous fire could be sustained. The
Bruce feed was a favorite of the U.S. Army.
The Gatling gun was the beginning of the
state-of-the-art manually operated guns that
flourished until Hiram Maxim took the next
step with fully automatic guns, but Gatling’s
operating principal lives on today in Vulcans
and Miniguns.
Richard Gatling pursued and promoted
many new inventions until he died in
February 1903, at the age of 84.

Gatling continued to perfect his gun by designing a breech system that would allow the cartridge to be inserted and withdrawn from
a chamber that was an integral part of the barrel requiring the breech mechanism to have a reciprocal motion. This led to the design
of the Model 1865, the precursor of all later Gatling guns. Gatling continued to refine the operation and mechanism of his gun.
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Illustration credit to “The Gatling Gun Notebook” by James B. Hughes (2000, Mowbray Publishing, Woonsocket, RI).