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ENGRAVED Antique WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY .22 Revolver
Guns International #: 100932904 Seller's Inventory #: 5368
Category: Whitney Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1476
Total Number of Listings: 29973
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
ENGRAVED Antique WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY .22 Revolver
Tiny 7-Shot Spur Trigger Revolver Circa 1870s
Here we present an antique Whitneyville Armory No. 1 Spur Trigger .22 Rimfire Revolver, made circa the 1870s in Connecticut. Eli Whitney established his Whitneyville Armory 1798, and produced firearms by contract for the young U.S. government among other things. Just prior to this, in 1793, Whitney invented the mechanical cotton gin, which dramatically changed the economic landscape in the U.S., namely in the South. Eli Whitney died in 1825, and his son, Eli Whitney Jr., took up the mantle of running the family business in 1841. Whitney Jr. seized the opportunity in 1847 to manufacture 1,000 of Samuel Colt’s latest revolver the Colt Walker revolver. Production of this revolver helped both parties immensely as it kept Colt in business and it allowed Whitney Jr. to tool up and gain experience making revolvers.
This little revolver is one of about 3,500 produced, and one of the very few of that number that was factory engraved. This revolver holds 7 shots of .22 rimfire short. The top of the barrel reads “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. USA./PAT. MAY 23 1871”.
The overall condition is near fine. The original nickel finish is about 90%. The engraving and markings are clear and legible. The serial numbers match. The grips are smooth, though the left panel is cracked. The bore is in good condition. The trigger and hammer are functional, but the cylinder does not revolve. Here is a great little Whitney revolver!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$575
#5368
SOLD
Antique: Yes