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Very rare, Special order Whitneyville rolling block split breech 43- cal.
Guns International #: 101448577 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Whitney Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: rodcook676
Member Since: 2/10/14
First Name: Rod
Last Name: Cook
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 18020
Country: United States
Phone: (610) 866-6746
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Total Number of Listings: 135
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
return for refund and outgoing freight for 7 days. buyer pays return freight.
Payment Types Accepted: money order, certified check
Description:
Very rare, Special made, Civil War era, Whitneyville Armory Whitney Laidley Split Breech Whitney rolling block rifle. With 35 inch long round barrel with 3 barrel bands. Cal 43- . Whitney made only 5,000 Split Breech rolling blocks as sporting rifles. Their standard barrel length was 24 to 30 inches. This one special made has 35 inch long round barrel in 43- cal. I have found reference of one other of these split breech special 35 inch long barrel that was sold by Morphy s. Over all length is 51 inches. Both rear and front stocks very good condition with very minor bumps and knocks, except for one good chip out on front stock just in front of rear band holder clip. Stock has been oiled. Action tight and strong with good strong trigger spring. Excellent bore,bright and clean.There is some pitting on barrel back near breech and rear sight. Please see all photos if you wish to buy. Front sight small blade type. Rear sight flip up airplane type. There is no cleaning rod and there is a screw missing on rear sight.
$50.00 shipping fee includes hard shell gun case.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Whitney Laidley split breech
Caliber Info: 43
Bore: very good
Condition: good
Metal Condition: fair to good
Wood Condition: good to very good
Barrels: 35 inch long round
Barrel Type: Round
Stock: wood
Butt Pad: metal
Manufacture Date: 1860s