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Lot 270: Four Antique Whitney Spur Trigger Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Lot 270: Four Antique Whitney Spur Trigger Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $450 - $750
Price Realized:
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A) Whitney Model No. 2 1/2 Revolver with 5 Inch Barrel

Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Spur Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 RF
Barrel: 5 inch octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 813
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1871-1879. Cylinder release needs work.

B) Engraved Whitney Model No. 2 1/2 Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Spur Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 813
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1871-1876.

C) Whitney Model No. 1 Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Spur Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 813
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1871-1879.

D) Whitney Model No. 1 Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Spur Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/brass
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 813
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1871-1879. Side plate absent. "1889" inscribed frame.

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