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Lot 4189:Three Whitney Percussion Revolvers

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 4189:Three Whitney Percussion Revolvers

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

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Three Whitney Percussion Revolvers

A) U.S. Contract Whitney Navy Model Revolver

Manufactured c. late 1850s-1860s. Various inspection marks.

ConditionGood as refinished with generally mild overall wear and a repair at the heel of the left grip. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerWhitney Arms Company

ModelNavy

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge36

Barrel7 5/8 inch octagon

Finishnickel

Gripwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views837

B) Whitney Two Trigger Percussion Revolver

One of approximately 600 manufactured c. 1852-1854.

ConditionFair with dark patina, moderate oxidation/pitting, and general moderate overall wear. The grips are good with mild scratches and dings. Mechanically functions.

Details

ManufacturerWhitney Arms Company

ModelTwo Trigger

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge31

Barrel5 inch octagon

Finishblue/silver

Gripwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views837

C) Whitney Pocket Model Revolver

Manufactured in the late 1850s to 1860s.

ConditionFair as cleaned to bright with some mild pitting, absent loading lever screw, and general mild overall wear. The grips are very good with minor dings. The hammer and trigger function, but the cylinder does not rotate when the hammer is cocked.

Details

ManufacturerWhitney Arms Company

ModelPocket

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge31

Barrel3 1/2 inch octagon

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

Views837

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