Lot 2227: Civil War U.S. Whitney 1861 "Plymouth" Navy Rifle with Bayonet
Civil War U.S. Whitney Model 1861 "Plymouth" Navy Percussion Rifle with Saber Bayonet
Auction Date: October 5, 2022
Lot 2227: Civil War U.S. Whitney 1861 "Plymouth" Navy Rifle with Bayonet
Civil War U.S. Whitney Model 1861 "Plymouth" Navy Percussion Rifle with Saber Bayonet
Auction Date: October 5, 2022
Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized: 
Civil War U.S. Whitney Model 1861 "Plymouth" Navy Percussion Rifle with Saber Bayonet
Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: 1861
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 34 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 223
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number: 
Class: Antique
Rating:
OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
Description:
Manufactured under a July of 1861 contract, with delivery of 10,000 rifles completed in 1864. "1863" dated lock and barrel. Serial number "4756" marked on the barrel tang. Included saber bayonet has a 22 1/2 inch polished steel blade with "COLLINS & CO" in an arch above "HARTFORD/CONN." on the reverse ricasso, and "5184" marked on the flat of the brass hilt.
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