[jdietz]

#1

Our forefathers owned cannon and Gatling guns with the governments blessing.

[Reily]

The Tiffany family (owners of NYC’s Tiffany’s) bought a Colt Machine Gun a donated it to the Rough Riders.

[schurmann]

“...Our forefathers owned cannon and Gatling guns with the governments blessing.” [jdietz, post 58]

https://www.colt.com/Catalog/Special-Editions/1877-Bulldog-Gatling-Gun

Plain citizens may still own a new-made Gatling without any greater government involvement than that required for buying a rifle or shotgun.

Colt’s has reintroduced their M1877 “Bulldog” gun, chambered in 45-70. Pricey: upwards of $50,000.00. Likely cheaper than an original.

Federal firearms regulatory agencies have permitted transfer of Gatling guns all along without special fees or background investigation. Hand-powered only; no Mini-guns except in compliance with rules and taxes specified for machine guns.