Guns International #: 101269162
Seller's Inventory #: 7028
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Guns International #: 101269162
Category - Civil War Revolvers
- Whitney Revolvers
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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
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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CIVIL WAR Antique WHITNEY NAVY Percussion Revolver
Description: CIVIL WAR Antique WHITNEY NAVY Percussion Revolver Featuring SCARCE Cylinder Scene Here we present an antique Whitney Navy Model Percussion Revolver, made circa 1861 in New Haven, Connecticut. Eli Whitney Sr. established his Whitneyville Armory 1798 and produced firearms (among other things) by contract for the young U.S. government. 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. While his invention was a labor-saving device, making the processing of harvested cotton extremely efficient and requiring fewer laborers, his machine caused the market for cotton to explode and more laborers were needed to plant, grow and harvest the crop. This resulted in a corresponding boom in the Southern slave trade. Great fortunes were created, and the population of the South became such that one in three Southerners were slaves. All this provided the fuel that would become the raze that was the American Civil War. The Whitney Navy Revolver came about when Fordyce Beals—later of Remington-Beal fame—came to work for the company. He was the primary designer, which was indeed why the Remington-Beals Navy and Army Revolvers came to look so much like the Whitney. The Whitney has the distinction of being one of the first successful solid framed revolvers. As their production began before the war in about 1857, both the Union and the Confederacy utilized them in the American Civil War. One very notable character known to have used the Whitney Navy was Confederate Cavalry General J.E.B. Stuart. Many of these were purchased by the US government and by individual soldiers for use in the Civil War. This one still features a good cylinder scene, which is quite scarce since the roll engraving was so light and they weren’t used lightly. The scene depicts a federal eagle, a lion, warships, and a shield with stars and stripes. The barrel is marked “E. WHITNEY/N. HAVEN”. The overall condition is near fine. Traces of the original blue finish remain with an even gray patina throughout. The markings are legible. The numbers match. The walnut grips are in good shape. The bore is clean with sharp rifling. The action on this revolver is excellent, strong and crisp. Here is a very desirable Whitney Navy for your Civil War collection! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 7-3/4 inches. Caliber: .36 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 $2750 #7028 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101269162
Seller's Inventory #: 7028
Guns International #: 101269162
Seller's Inventory #: 7028