Otis W. Whittier of Enfield, New Hampshire, only manufactured around 100 of these rifles based upon patent number 216 of May 30, 1837. Whittier made 6, 9, and 10-shot rifles and 6-shot shotguns in various calibers. All were handmade and show individual differences. The barrel, top strap, upper tang, and the German silver furniture have scroll engraving. There is also a spread wing eagle motif engraved on the top strap and "PATENT" among the scrollwork on the upper tang under the long peep sight base. The arbor and right side of the frame have "0" and "19." The rifled barrel has a dovetailed blade front sight and dovetail mounted adjustable sporting rear sight. The noted peep sight folds flat to allow the use of the barrel sights. The rifle has a small patch box with patches inside on the right side of the butt and a small cap compartment in the toeplate. It uses a 9-shot "zig-zag" style cylinder and has a rear trigger that cocks the action. The stock is ebonized and has a graceful profile. Provenance: The Mark Aziz Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very good with traces of faded original blue finish and mostly a mix of gray and brown patina overall on the iron along with some mild pitting. The engraving remains crisp, and the German silver displays attractive aged patina. The stock is also fine and has an attractive dark "ebonized" finish also seen on some other Whittiers as well as some mild scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine. This is a very scarce American revolving rifle design patented right at the beginning of American percussion revolving arms shortly after Colt's patent and before his firearms became popular.