CIVIL WAR WHITNEY U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER CIRCA 1862.
Guns International #: 100561983 Seller's Inventory #: 25703
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Percussion
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Seller: David Condon, Inc.
Company: David Condon, Inc.
Member Since: 9/24/08
First Name: Britton
Last Name: Condon
State: Virginia
Zip: 20118
Country: United States
Phone: (540) 687-5642
Fax: (540) 687-5649
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Description:
CIVIL WAR WHITNEY U.S. GOVERNMENT CONTRACT PERCUSSION NAVY REVOLVER CIRCA 1862. .36 caliber six shot revolver with 7 ½” barrel having the “E. WHITNEY/N. HAVEN” barrel address. Serial numbered in the 14,xxx range and all matching. Shipped as part of the June, 1862 contract for 7000 revolvers. Government inspected with the letter “B” sub-inspectors stamp on both sides of the barrel and the left grip with faint inspectors cartouche. Original dark grey patina overall with some very light salt and pepper. Some darkening on barrel which will improve with attention. Excellent grips with old original military finish. Working order and good bore. Many were shipped to Western U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiments including Colorado (1st, 2nd and 3rd), Illinois (7th,11th and 15th) , 9th Kansas and Minnesota (1st and 2nd). All original and early Civil War issue.
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Antique: Yes