Gatling Gun

  • Invented

    Invented

    The Gatling gun is invented by Richard J. Gatling during the American Civil War.
  • First used

    First used

    General Benjamin F. Butler of the Union army first used the gun at the siege Petersburg.
  • Adopted by U.S. Army

    The U.S. Army adopted the gun in 1866

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