Made by different people. Also I'm pretty sure that soldiers were allowed to keep their hair. I mean, this is civil war period. He also has long hair in the original "photo" so...
I would think some sort of civil war Gatling gun would be suiting since it was almost that time period. According to Wikipedia the Gatling gun showed up in 1851 so I think we could make the excuse that Mann Co. or something had the first prototype. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Gatling_gun.jpg
Ani, Vig: Thanks! bounchfx: Considering I lack the resources and skills to rig and animate these, it's they're going to be unplayable until somebody makes me an offer I can't refuse. It's the sad truth. DKK: Uh huh. Aaaany time you're ready. ...Well? I'm waiting. Frump: Noise in the textures is definitely coming. I also…
d1ver: I'll admit that concept wasn't super hot, but I'm glad you like where I'm taking this. Mico27: You're right! Now that you mention it, he does kind of look like Francis. I'm not terribly concerned about that Facepunch thread, honestly. I looked through everything after that page and nobody even started on a model or…