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CIVIL WAR-Era Antique ELI WHITNEY Pocket Revolver Guns International #: 101109742 Seller's Inventory #: 7019 Category: Whitney Revolvers - Civil War Revolvers Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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: 1467 Total Number of Listings: 29942 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: CIVIL WAR-Era Antique ELI WHITNEY Pocket Revolver Scarce Whitney Made Circa 1860 Here we present an antique Eli Whitney Percussion Pocket Revolver, made circa 1860 in Whitneyville, 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. Whitney would go on to make small arms for the Union during the American Civil War. This specimen would have been intended for the civilian or law enforcement market in the mid-19th Century. It was small enough to be unobtrusive for carrying while still being big enough to fight with. The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces have an even, brown patina. The grips are in great shape. The bore is dark with visible rifling. The action on this revolver is excellent. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 6 inches. Caliber: .31 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1125 #7019 SOLD Antique: Yes |