Bailey machine gun

The Bailey Machine Gun was a rapid-fire weapon developed in the late 19th century. It was a multiple barrel weapon similar to the much more commonly known Gatling gun, and was the first weapon of this type to be belt-fed. Although commonly referred to as the Bailey Machine Gun, it is technically not a machine gun since it is externally powered using a hand crank. However, rapid-fire weapons of this type are commonly referred to as machine guns, even though this usage of the term is technically incorrect.

Bailey Machine Gun
Sketch of the Bailey Machine Gun, from the 1876 trials
TypeHeavy Machine Gun
Place of originUnited States
Service history
Used by United States
Production history
DesignerFortune L. Bailey
Designed1874
ManufacturerWinchester Arms Co.
Specifications
Cartridge.32 rifle cartridge
Rate of fire1,000 rounds per minute
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