The control knob was in a more convenient location on the cascabel plate and operation was more positive since the knob had to be pulled out as well as turned. Similar to the Model 1883, the Murphy stop allowed the gunner to disengage the cocking mechanism while unloading the gun and during training exercises without ammunition. Some of the improvements included a device called the "Murphy Stop", (a cocking switch) a new type carriage and the feed port was interchangeable with the special Bruce feed or use of the old style gravity feed magazine. In 1889 Gatling returned to the well proved classic design of the exposed barrels as used in the Indian War campaign. The Model 1889 was essentially an improved version of the Model 1883. This is an excellent example of a rare Colt Model 1890 Gatling Gun mounted on a tri-pod.
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