When was the Gatling Gun invented?

The Gatling Gun was invented in 1862 by Richard Gatling in the USA.

A multi-barreled rapid-fire weapon that uses a hand crank to rotate and fire its barrels.

Year invented1862
InventorRichard Gatling
CountryUSA
CategoryWarfare

Who invented the Gatling Gun?

Richard Gatling invented the Gatling Gun in 1862 in the USA.

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