Gatling Gun
Gatling Gun – Richard Jordan Gatling of the United Kingdom patented the gatling gun in 1862. Gatling guns were produced by Colt Mfg from 1866 to 1909. Gatling Guns came in 5, 6, and 10 barrels and 25 different calibers This Gatling Gun, serial number 1152, was made in 1903. The Gatling Gun is not […]
Blacksmiths in the Town of Onondaga
Onondaga Arsenal
Onondaga Arsenal – Painting by Sue Lahey Onondaga Arsenal c. 1940 1808 – Governor of NY authorized to deposit 500 stand of arms at Onondaga for defense of frontier and militia stores, and provide place for keeping such materials 1809 – Land deeded from Cornelius Longstreet to State of NY 1810/1811 – Building erected on […]
Split Rock Explosives – Part 1
Onondaga Plants People and Places
Oren Lyons
Dr. Oren Lyons