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Rare Whitney Laidley Style I Deluxe Split Breech Rolling Block Sporting Rifle Fancy Checkered Pistol Grip Stock Heavy Oct Bbl Guns International #: 103363433 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Whitney Rifles - Antique Rifles - Single Shot Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Company: Jeremiah Johnson Trading Member Since: 1/27/12 First Name: Greg Last Name: Schimetschek State: Connecticut Zip: 06423 Country: United States Phone: (860) 873-1092 Number of Active Listings: 4 Total Number of Listings: 252 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Check (personal checks take 7-10 days to clear), money order, credit card (no fee), or wire About Us: Jeremiah Johnson Trading is one of the most experienced and trusted dealers of pre-1899 antique arms with over 50 years of collecting. We specialize in Colt, Winchester, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Parker, large-bore fowling guns, Revolutionary & Civil War arms, collectible Bowie & folding knives and more! We are also avid collectors of historic race cars & memorabilia. Visit us online at jeremiahjohnsontrading or find us on Facebook and Instagram. Description: Rare Whitney-Laidley Style I Deluxe “Split Breech” Rolling Block Sporting Rifle, .40-50 CF, mfg. 1871-1881. These rifles are very scarce in standard configuration let alone a fine deluxe such as this. Made as a competitor to Remington's No. 1 Rolling Block the Whitney-Laidley actually had a safer design consisting of a four-piece action with three hammer positions. Allegedly around 5,000 sporting rifles were made in numerous calibers and configurations but in reality that number was probably much less. This example features a heavy 28" long octagon barrel which measures exactly 1 1/16" across the breech tapering to about 15/16" across the muzzle. Original silver blade front sight atop a dovetailed iron base with adjustable flip-up sliding ladder rear. There are two plugs in the upper tang for mounting a vernier style sight which are either factory filled or otherwise expertly done at the time. The barrel retains approximately 80% bright original bluing thinning toward the muzzle and edges with superfine freckling throughout. Case hardened frame has mostly turned silver with hints of color on the hammer and fire bluing on the breechblock. Beautiful highly figured stock features a half-checkered pistol grip with diamond checkered cap and pewter forend tip. The wood retains 80%+ original finish with a lovely unmolested appearance and no chips, cracks, or repairs. Original steel shotgun style buttplate. The tip of the upper tang sits a bit high as the screw seems to be stripped but everything remains solid and without any movement. Whitneyville Armory address on upper tang is partially worn with matching serial number “13096” stamped on lower tang and under the barrel. Top of breech is marked “40 CAL C.F.” with “50 GR” on bottom flat ahead of the forearm. The action is remarkably crisp and functions absolutely flawlessly. A really neat and interesting design compared to the basic two-piece Remington action. Original firing pin and cartridge extractor function properly. Bright and shiny bore with sharp rifling front to back and light/moderate fine blackpowder frosting throughout. A very handsome and rare deluxe Whitney-Laidley in wonderful original condition. This rifle came out of a local estate a few years back and has never been publicly offered. Jeremiah Johnson Trading sells antique arms manufactured prior to 1899 and muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions only. For the purpose of these conditions the term "antique arms" will also include muzzleloading blackpowder reproductions. Buyers must be 21 years of age or older and have no felony convictions to purchase antique arms. Antique arms do not require Federal licensing and may be shipped directly to the buyer with the following exceptions. No antique arms will be shipped to Washington D. C. or any of the five boroughs of New York City (or residents thereof). Some restrictions may apply to antique firearms shipped to California and will be noted in the item description if applicable. Any antique arm shipped to New Jersey or Ohio must ship to a licensed FFL holder, no exceptions. Any muzzleloading blackpowder reproduction rifle, shotgun, or handgun shipped to Illinois must ship to an FFL holder. Items containing antique ivory will not be sold or shipped to residents of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. Antique muzzleloaders and antiques which fire obsolete cartridges may be shipped internationally however it is the responsibility of the buyer to know and abide by their local laws and provide proof that the antique arm is legal to receive and own. Payment can be made by money order, banker's check, personal check, credit card (no additional fees), or bank wire. Please allow 7-10 business days for clearance on personal checks. If paying by credit card please call us directly to process your order. Items are professionally packed and shipped USPS Priority Mail with insurance coverage for the sale price and signature required for delivery. Items valued over $5,000.00 are shipped Registered Mail. Buyer pays actual shipping costs with no added charge for packing materials or handling. We describe items accurately and thoroughly. If an item has been misrepresented or significant defect overlooked you may return it for a full refund (minus return shipping costs) within 3 days of having received it. This timeframe begins once the package is delivered by the carrier. Buyer's remorse or concerns over issues noted in the description and/or pictures is not a valid excuse for return. Returned items must be received in the same condition as originally shipped - cleaning, disassembly, alteration, or damage of any kind will void inspection privileges. Occasionally a post-1898 firearm from my personal collection may be sold under this account and any such transaction is a personal sale in no way affiliated with Jeremiah Johnson Trading. Any such arm will be shipped to a licensed FFL or C&R holder in accordance with Federal law. All antique arms are sold as collector's items and are not warranted safe for shooting. Please consult a competent gunsmith prior to shooting any firearm. Price: $4,995.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory Model: Whitney Laidley Serial Number: 13096 Barrel Length: 28 Barrel Type: Octagon Stock: Fancy Checkered Pistol Grip Butt Pad: Steel shotgun Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz Manufacture Date: 1871-1881