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Lot 3009:Whitney-Kennedy Rifle with Special Order Double Set Triggers

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3009:Whitney-Kennedy Rifle with Special Order Double Set Triggers

August 27th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle with Scarce Special Order Double Set Triggers

Manufactured 1880-1886 and features special order double set triggers and the early production S-shaped lever. The survey data reported in "Lever Action Magazine Rifles Derived from the Patents of Andrew Burgess" by Maxwell shows that double set triggers on these rifles is a very scarce feature, all special order Whitney-Kennedy rifles are rare. Unlike Winchester, Sharps, and other rifle makers, Whitney actually discouraged special orders. The rifle has a beaded blade front sight (bead absent), elevation adjustable notch rear sight, and standard barrel and patent markings. The lever is numbered to match the rifle.

ConditionVery good, retains 30% of the original blue finish with the balance having thinned to a mottle brown-grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting. The wood is also fine with scattered minor handling marks throughout, mild wear on the forearm, and retaining most of the varnish on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent, set trigger mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerWhitneyville Armory
ModelKennedy
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge44-40 WCF
Barrel28 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1078
Catalog page10
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