Manufactured between 1867 and 1881 with a total production of less than 5,000. The top of the barrel is marked "PATENT MAY. 26, 74 PHOENIX. CAL. 12". The Whitney name did not appear on these shotguns. The matching serial number "6220" is marked on the lower tang, on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm, on the inside of the buttplate, on the butt of the stock and on the inside of the forearm. The bottom of the breechblock has been renumbered to match. Single brass bead sight, blue barrel, casehardened remaining parts and mounted with a smooth varnished walnut forearm and straight grip stock with an iron shotgun buttplate. The butt under the buttplate is stamped "H.G. GUENTZLER". The only thing an internet search revealed was a Henry G. Guentzler, saloon, Cincinnati, Ohio as listed 1892-1908. Length of pull is 13 5/8 inches.

Very good. The barrel has a smooth mottled brown patina and the remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. The wood is good retains almost all of the original varnish, and showing scattered minor scuffs, dings and scratches. The markings are legible. The action is fine.

Manufactured between 1867 and 1881. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked "PATENT MAY. 26, 74 PHOENIX." and "40 CAL 50GR." at the breech. The matching serial number is marked on the lower tang, underside of the breechblock, on the bottom of the barrel under the forearm and on the inside of the forearm. The barrel is equipped with a blade front and a folding disc rear sight. Blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Very good. The rifle retains traces of original blue finish mainly on the receiver with a smooth mottled brown patina on the balance. The wood is also very good with almost all of the original varnish remaining, and showing scattered chipping of the varnish, minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is fine.