Gatling gun

A Gatling gun is an early type of machine gun invented in the 19th century, notable for its high rate of fire. It features multiple rotating barrels, powered by a hand crank or motor, which allows rapid firing by cycling different barrels through the firing cycle. This design reduces overheating and increases firing speed compared to single-barrel guns. Used primarily in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Gatling gun was influential in military history, paving the way for modern automatic weapons. It combines mechanical complexity with a high-volume firing capability, making it a powerful battlefield weapon of its time.