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WHITNEY VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE .45-60 WIN
WHITNEY VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE .45-60 WIN
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Guns International #: 102515059
Seller's Inventory #: 1093198
Category - Whitney Rifles
- Rifles - American Lever Action
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State:
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Zip: 55337
Country: United States
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Active Listings: 40847
Total Listings: 408197
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WHITNEY VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE .45-60 WIN
Description:
Guns Listing ID: 1093198
This is an exceptional example of an experimental Whitney-Kennedy heavy frame .45-60 lever-action rifle with breech-loading single shot .22 RF caliber barrel with pivoting breechblock mounted in front of the half-magazine. A steel plate attached by screws to the left side of the rifle frame is engraved: \"COMPOUND DIFFERENTIAL RIFLE/P.W. STRONG‚‚S PATENT, SEPT. 8th 1885.\" A copy of the U.S. Patent Office application filed on July 11, 1885, describes the invention designed to provide: \"an additional or supplemental barrel of smaller caliber, said smaller barrel being so arranged that it will not interfere in any way with the magazine or its operating mechanism\". The patent application describes the 14-inch, single shot breech-loading .22 caliber barrel, modified forearm cap, receiver and breechblock. This rifle was apparently designed to display the .22 barrel and pivoting breechblock but is not fitted with the special plate and firing mechanism on the left side of the receiver to fire the under-barrel illustrated and described in the patent application. The large frame Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Sporting Rifle has a blue finish with casehardened lever. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with colored insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. The upper receviver tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The crescent steel buttplate lacks the a butt-trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped \"WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\" in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, \"45-60\" is stamped on the top of the barrel ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is marked: \"PAT-D JANY.&-73/1, (2) MAY 13. & AUG. 12. 1879\". The serial number \"I795\" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The partial serial number, \"795\", is stamped on the left side of the lever linkage. This is an an extremely rare, one-of-a-kind rifle.
Rating Definition:
Very fine as experimentally finished. The rifle retains 90% of the period applied blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the .45-60 upper barrel and lower .22 caliber barrel. The blue finish on the modified forearm cap has faded to a brown patina. The receiver has 90% of the blue finish with minor high-point and edge wear. The inscription on the plate attached to the left side of the receiver is crisp and the plate retains nearly all of the blue finish. The upper and lower tang and contact points on the bottom of the lever show handling wear and have a brown patina. The crescent steel buttplate has a silver-gray patina with about 30% of the blue finish. The factory markings on the barrel and patent markings on the receiver plate are sharp. The patent dates on the upper tang show handling wear and part of the marking was damaged when the upper receiver was drilled and tapped. The front sight is missing the colored bead. The walnut stock and forearm are both fine with handling wear. The varnish finish is crazed with light \"spiderweb\" style lines. This is both a rare and unique example of a one-of-a-kind Whitney-Kennedy Heavy Frame Rifle with P.W. Strong Compound Differential Patent Modifications
SOLD
Manufacturer: WHITNEY
Model: VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE
Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 26 BARREL
Finish: BLUE STEEL
Description:
Guns Listing ID: 1093198
This is an exceptional example of an experimental Whitney-Kennedy heavy frame .45-60 lever-action rifle with breech-loading single shot .22 RF caliber barrel with pivoting breechblock mounted in front of the half-magazine. A steel plate attached by screws to the left side of the rifle frame is engraved: \"COMPOUND DIFFERENTIAL RIFLE/P.W. STRONG‚‚S PATENT, SEPT. 8th 1885.\" A copy of the U.S. Patent Office application filed on July 11, 1885, describes the invention designed to provide: \"an additional or supplemental barrel of smaller caliber, said smaller barrel being so arranged that it will not interfere in any way with the magazine or its operating mechanism\". The patent application describes the 14-inch, single shot breech-loading .22 caliber barrel, modified forearm cap, receiver and breechblock. This rifle was apparently designed to display the .22 barrel and pivoting breechblock but is not fitted with the special plate and firing mechanism on the left side of the receiver to fire the under-barrel illustrated and described in the patent application. The large frame Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Sporting Rifle has a blue finish with casehardened lever. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with colored insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. The upper receviver tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The crescent steel buttplate lacks the a butt-trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped \"WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\" in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, \"45-60\" is stamped on the top of the barrel ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is marked: \"PAT-D JANY.&-73/1, (2) MAY 13. & AUG. 12. 1879\". The serial number \"I795\" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The partial serial number, \"795\", is stamped on the left side of the lever linkage. This is an an extremely rare, one-of-a-kind rifle.
Rating Definition:
Very fine as experimentally finished. The rifle retains 90% of the period applied blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the .45-60 upper barrel and lower .22 caliber barrel. The blue finish on the modified forearm cap has faded to a brown patina. The receiver has 90% of the blue finish with minor high-point and edge wear. The inscription on the plate attached to the left side of the receiver is crisp and the plate retains nearly all of the blue finish. The upper and lower tang and contact points on the bottom of the lever show handling wear and have a brown patina. The crescent steel buttplate has a silver-gray patina with about 30% of the blue finish. The factory markings on the barrel and patent markings on the receiver plate are sharp. The patent dates on the upper tang show handling wear and part of the marking was damaged when the upper receiver was drilled and tapped. The front sight is missing the colored bead. The walnut stock and forearm are both fine with handling wear. The varnish finish is crazed with light \"spiderweb\" style lines. This is both a rare and unique example of a one-of-a-kind Whitney-Kennedy Heavy Frame Rifle with P.W. Strong Compound Differential Patent Modifications
SOLD
Manufacturer: WHITNEY
Model: VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE
Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 26 BARREL
Finish: BLUE STEEL
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Guns International #: 102515059
Category - Whitney Rifles
- Rifles - American Lever Action
Seller's Information
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Seller: Guns Dot Com
Member Since: 9/8/21
State:
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Zip: 55337
Country: United States
Phone:
(866) 582-4867
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Active Listings: 40847
Total Listings: 408197
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: All new gun sales are final.
CERTIFIED USED GUNS Guns Certified Used Guns may be returned within 3 days after the transfer is complete for any reason for a full refund, minus any fees, shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee. A Guns Certified Used Gun may also be returned within 7 days if it is malfunctioning with proper use. NON-CERTIFIED USED GUNS Non-certified used guns can be returned if there is a mechanical defect that occurs within 3 calendar days of the physical transfer of the firearm to your possession. All other reasons for returns on non-certified used guns are ineligible. Payment Methods: Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Financing options also available.
About Us: Guns, thousands of products at great prices, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. You can be confident when you buy from us that you’ll receive an effortless experience and excellent service. Fill out the Contact Seller form below and you’ll receive a direct link via email to view and purchase this firearm at Guns. Due to to current regulations, we do not sell firearms in CT, HI and AK.
WHITNEY VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE .45-60 WIN
Description: Guns Listing ID: 1093198 This is an exceptional example of an experimental Whitney-Kennedy heavy frame .45-60 lever-action rifle with breech-loading single shot .22 RF caliber barrel with pivoting breechblock mounted in front of the half-magazine. A steel plate attached by screws to the left side of the rifle frame is engraved: \"COMPOUND DIFFERENTIAL RIFLE/P.W. STRONG‚‚S PATENT, SEPT. 8th 1885.\" A copy of the U.S. Patent Office application filed on July 11, 1885, describes the invention designed to provide: \"an additional or supplemental barrel of smaller caliber, said smaller barrel being so arranged that it will not interfere in any way with the magazine or its operating mechanism\". The patent application describes the 14-inch, single shot breech-loading .22 caliber barrel, modified forearm cap, receiver and breechblock. This rifle was apparently designed to display the .22 barrel and pivoting breechblock but is not fitted with the special plate and firing mechanism on the left side of the receiver to fire the under-barrel illustrated and described in the patent application. The large frame Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Sporting Rifle has a blue finish with casehardened lever. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with colored insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. The upper receviver tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The crescent steel buttplate lacks the a butt-trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped \"WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\" in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, \"45-60\" is stamped on the top of the barrel ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is marked: \"PAT-D JANY.&-73/1, (2) MAY 13. & AUG. 12. 1879\". The serial number \"I795\" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The partial serial number, \"795\", is stamped on the left side of the lever linkage. This is an an extremely rare, one-of-a-kind rifle. Rating Definition: Very fine as experimentally finished. The rifle retains 90% of the period applied blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the .45-60 upper barrel and lower .22 caliber barrel. The blue finish on the modified forearm cap has faded to a brown patina. The receiver has 90% of the blue finish with minor high-point and edge wear. The inscription on the plate attached to the left side of the receiver is crisp and the plate retains nearly all of the blue finish. The upper and lower tang and contact points on the bottom of the lever show handling wear and have a brown patina. The crescent steel buttplate has a silver-gray patina with about 30% of the blue finish. The factory markings on the barrel and patent markings on the receiver plate are sharp. The patent dates on the upper tang show handling wear and part of the marking was damaged when the upper receiver was drilled and tapped. The front sight is missing the colored bead. The walnut stock and forearm are both fine with handling wear. The varnish finish is crazed with light \"spiderweb\" style lines. This is both a rare and unique example of a one-of-a-kind Whitney-Kennedy Heavy Frame Rifle with P.W. Strong Compound Differential Patent Modifications SOLD Manufacturer: WHITNEY Model: VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN Condition: Used - Non-Certified Barrels: 26 BARREL Finish: BLUE STEEL |
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Guns International #: 102515059
Seller's Inventory #: 1093198
Category - Whitney Rifles
- Rifles - American Lever Action
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Guns Dot Com
Member Since: 9/8/21
State:
Minnesota
Zip: 55337
Country: United States
Phone:
(866) 582-4867
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 40847
Total Listings: 408197
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: All new gun sales are final.
CERTIFIED USED GUNS Guns Certified Used Guns may be returned within 3 days after the transfer is complete for any reason for a full refund, minus any fees, shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee. A Guns Certified Used Gun may also be returned within 7 days if it is malfunctioning with proper use. NON-CERTIFIED USED GUNS Non-certified used guns can be returned if there is a mechanical defect that occurs within 3 calendar days of the physical transfer of the firearm to your possession. All other reasons for returns on non-certified used guns are ineligible.
CERTIFIED USED GUNS Guns Certified Used Guns may be returned within 3 days after the transfer is complete for any reason for a full refund, minus any fees, shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee. A Guns Certified Used Gun may also be returned within 7 days if it is malfunctioning with proper use. NON-CERTIFIED USED GUNS Non-certified used guns can be returned if there is a mechanical defect that occurs within 3 calendar days of the physical transfer of the firearm to your possession. All other reasons for returns on non-certified used guns are ineligible.
Payment Methods: Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Financing options also available.
About Us: Guns, thousands of products at great prices, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. You can be confident when you buy from us that you’ll receive an effortless experience and excellent service. Fill out the Contact Seller form below and you’ll receive a direct link via email to view and purchase this firearm at Guns. Due to to current regulations, we do not sell firearms in CT, HI and AK.
WHITNEY VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE .45-60 WIN
Description:
Guns Listing ID: 1093198
This is an exceptional example of an experimental Whitney-Kennedy heavy frame .45-60 lever-action rifle with breech-loading single shot .22 RF caliber barrel with pivoting breechblock mounted in front of the half-magazine. A steel plate attached by screws to the left side of the rifle frame is engraved: \"COMPOUND DIFFERENTIAL RIFLE/P.W. STRONG‚‚S PATENT, SEPT. 8th 1885.\" A copy of the U.S. Patent Office application filed on July 11, 1885, describes the invention designed to provide: \"an additional or supplemental barrel of smaller caliber, said smaller barrel being so arranged that it will not interfere in any way with the magazine or its operating mechanism\". The patent application describes the 14-inch, single shot breech-loading .22 caliber barrel, modified forearm cap, receiver and breechblock. This rifle was apparently designed to display the .22 barrel and pivoting breechblock but is not fitted with the special plate and firing mechanism on the left side of the receiver to fire the under-barrel illustrated and described in the patent application. The large frame Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Sporting Rifle has a blue finish with casehardened lever. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with colored insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. The upper receviver tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The crescent steel buttplate lacks the a butt-trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped \"WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\" in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, \"45-60\" is stamped on the top of the barrel ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is marked: \"PAT-D JANY.&-73/1, (2) MAY 13. & AUG. 12. 1879\". The serial number \"I795\" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The partial serial number, \"795\", is stamped on the left side of the lever linkage. This is an an extremely rare, one-of-a-kind rifle.
Rating Definition:
Very fine as experimentally finished. The rifle retains 90% of the period applied blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the .45-60 upper barrel and lower .22 caliber barrel. The blue finish on the modified forearm cap has faded to a brown patina. The receiver has 90% of the blue finish with minor high-point and edge wear. The inscription on the plate attached to the left side of the receiver is crisp and the plate retains nearly all of the blue finish. The upper and lower tang and contact points on the bottom of the lever show handling wear and have a brown patina. The crescent steel buttplate has a silver-gray patina with about 30% of the blue finish. The factory markings on the barrel and patent markings on the receiver plate are sharp. The patent dates on the upper tang show handling wear and part of the marking was damaged when the upper receiver was drilled and tapped. The front sight is missing the colored bead. The walnut stock and forearm are both fine with handling wear. The varnish finish is crazed with light \"spiderweb\" style lines. This is both a rare and unique example of a one-of-a-kind Whitney-Kennedy Heavy Frame Rifle with P.W. Strong Compound Differential Patent Modifications
SOLD
Manufacturer: WHITNEY
Model: VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE
Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 26 BARREL
Finish: BLUE STEEL
Description:
Guns Listing ID: 1093198
This is an exceptional example of an experimental Whitney-Kennedy heavy frame .45-60 lever-action rifle with breech-loading single shot .22 RF caliber barrel with pivoting breechblock mounted in front of the half-magazine. A steel plate attached by screws to the left side of the rifle frame is engraved: \"COMPOUND DIFFERENTIAL RIFLE/P.W. STRONG‚‚S PATENT, SEPT. 8th 1885.\" A copy of the U.S. Patent Office application filed on July 11, 1885, describes the invention designed to provide: \"an additional or supplemental barrel of smaller caliber, said smaller barrel being so arranged that it will not interfere in any way with the magazine or its operating mechanism\". The patent application describes the 14-inch, single shot breech-loading .22 caliber barrel, modified forearm cap, receiver and breechblock. This rifle was apparently designed to display the .22 barrel and pivoting breechblock but is not fitted with the special plate and firing mechanism on the left side of the receiver to fire the under-barrel illustrated and described in the patent application. The large frame Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Sporting Rifle has a blue finish with casehardened lever. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with colored insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. The upper receviver tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The crescent steel buttplate lacks the a butt-trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped \"WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\" in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, \"45-60\" is stamped on the top of the barrel ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is marked: \"PAT-D JANY.&-73/1, (2) MAY 13. & AUG. 12. 1879\". The serial number \"I795\" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The partial serial number, \"795\", is stamped on the left side of the lever linkage. This is an an extremely rare, one-of-a-kind rifle.
Rating Definition:
Very fine as experimentally finished. The rifle retains 90% of the period applied blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the .45-60 upper barrel and lower .22 caliber barrel. The blue finish on the modified forearm cap has faded to a brown patina. The receiver has 90% of the blue finish with minor high-point and edge wear. The inscription on the plate attached to the left side of the receiver is crisp and the plate retains nearly all of the blue finish. The upper and lower tang and contact points on the bottom of the lever show handling wear and have a brown patina. The crescent steel buttplate has a silver-gray patina with about 30% of the blue finish. The factory markings on the barrel and patent markings on the receiver plate are sharp. The patent dates on the upper tang show handling wear and part of the marking was damaged when the upper receiver was drilled and tapped. The front sight is missing the colored bead. The walnut stock and forearm are both fine with handling wear. The varnish finish is crazed with light \"spiderweb\" style lines. This is both a rare and unique example of a one-of-a-kind Whitney-Kennedy Heavy Frame Rifle with P.W. Strong Compound Differential Patent Modifications
SOLD
Manufacturer: WHITNEY
Model: VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE
Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 26 BARREL
Finish: BLUE STEEL
Guns International #: 102515059
Seller's Inventory #: 1093198
Guns International #: 102515059
Seller's Inventory #: 1093198
Category - Whitney Rifles
- Rifles - American Lever Action
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Guns Dot Com
Member Since: 9/8/21
State:
Minnesota
Zip: 55337
Country: United States
Phone:
(866) 582-4867
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 40847
Total Listings: 408197
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: All new gun sales are final.
CERTIFIED USED GUNS Guns Certified Used Guns may be returned within 3 days after the transfer is complete for any reason for a full refund, minus any fees, shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee. A Guns Certified Used Gun may also be returned within 7 days if it is malfunctioning with proper use. NON-CERTIFIED USED GUNS Non-certified used guns can be returned if there is a mechanical defect that occurs within 3 calendar days of the physical transfer of the firearm to your possession. All other reasons for returns on non-certified used guns are ineligible.
CERTIFIED USED GUNS Guns Certified Used Guns may be returned within 3 days after the transfer is complete for any reason for a full refund, minus any fees, shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee. A Guns Certified Used Gun may also be returned within 7 days if it is malfunctioning with proper use. NON-CERTIFIED USED GUNS Non-certified used guns can be returned if there is a mechanical defect that occurs within 3 calendar days of the physical transfer of the firearm to your possession. All other reasons for returns on non-certified used guns are ineligible.
Payment Methods: Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Financing options also available.
About Us: Guns, thousands of products at great prices, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for. You can be confident when you buy from us that you’ll receive an effortless experience and excellent service. Fill out the Contact Seller form below and you’ll receive a direct link via email to view and purchase this firearm at Guns. Due to to current regulations, we do not sell firearms in CT, HI and AK.
WHITNEY VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE .45-60 WIN
Description:
Guns Listing ID: 1093198
This is an exceptional example of an experimental Whitney-Kennedy heavy frame .45-60 lever-action rifle with breech-loading single shot .22 RF caliber barrel with pivoting breechblock mounted in front of the half-magazine. A steel plate attached by screws to the left side of the rifle frame is engraved: \"COMPOUND DIFFERENTIAL RIFLE/P.W. STRONG‚‚S PATENT, SEPT. 8th 1885.\" A copy of the U.S. Patent Office application filed on July 11, 1885, describes the invention designed to provide: \"an additional or supplemental barrel of smaller caliber, said smaller barrel being so arranged that it will not interfere in any way with the magazine or its operating mechanism\". The patent application describes the 14-inch, single shot breech-loading .22 caliber barrel, modified forearm cap, receiver and breechblock. This rifle was apparently designed to display the .22 barrel and pivoting breechblock but is not fitted with the special plate and firing mechanism on the left side of the receiver to fire the under-barrel illustrated and described in the patent application. The large frame Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Sporting Rifle has a blue finish with casehardened lever. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with colored insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. The upper receviver tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The crescent steel buttplate lacks the a butt-trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped \"WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\" in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, \"45-60\" is stamped on the top of the barrel ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is marked: \"PAT-D JANY.&-73/1, (2) MAY 13. & AUG. 12. 1879\". The serial number \"I795\" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The partial serial number, \"795\", is stamped on the left side of the lever linkage. This is an an extremely rare, one-of-a-kind rifle.
Rating Definition:
Very fine as experimentally finished. The rifle retains 90% of the period applied blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the .45-60 upper barrel and lower .22 caliber barrel. The blue finish on the modified forearm cap has faded to a brown patina. The receiver has 90% of the blue finish with minor high-point and edge wear. The inscription on the plate attached to the left side of the receiver is crisp and the plate retains nearly all of the blue finish. The upper and lower tang and contact points on the bottom of the lever show handling wear and have a brown patina. The crescent steel buttplate has a silver-gray patina with about 30% of the blue finish. The factory markings on the barrel and patent markings on the receiver plate are sharp. The patent dates on the upper tang show handling wear and part of the marking was damaged when the upper receiver was drilled and tapped. The front sight is missing the colored bead. The walnut stock and forearm are both fine with handling wear. The varnish finish is crazed with light \"spiderweb\" style lines. This is both a rare and unique example of a one-of-a-kind Whitney-Kennedy Heavy Frame Rifle with P.W. Strong Compound Differential Patent Modifications
SOLD
Manufacturer: WHITNEY
Model: VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE
Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 26 BARREL
Finish: BLUE STEEL
Description:
Guns Listing ID: 1093198
This is an exceptional example of an experimental Whitney-Kennedy heavy frame .45-60 lever-action rifle with breech-loading single shot .22 RF caliber barrel with pivoting breechblock mounted in front of the half-magazine. A steel plate attached by screws to the left side of the rifle frame is engraved: \"COMPOUND DIFFERENTIAL RIFLE/P.W. STRONG‚‚S PATENT, SEPT. 8th 1885.\" A copy of the U.S. Patent Office application filed on July 11, 1885, describes the invention designed to provide: \"an additional or supplemental barrel of smaller caliber, said smaller barrel being so arranged that it will not interfere in any way with the magazine or its operating mechanism\". The patent application describes the 14-inch, single shot breech-loading .22 caliber barrel, modified forearm cap, receiver and breechblock. This rifle was apparently designed to display the .22 barrel and pivoting breechblock but is not fitted with the special plate and firing mechanism on the left side of the receiver to fire the under-barrel illustrated and described in the patent application. The large frame Whitney-Kennedy Lever-Action Sporting Rifle has a blue finish with casehardened lever. The stock and forearm are straight grain black walnut with a varnish finish. The rifle has a 26 inch round barrel with half-magazine. The barrel has a dovetail mounted front sight with colored insert and a sporting style buckhorn rear sight. The upper receviver tang is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight. The crescent steel buttplate lacks the a butt-trap. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped \"WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\" in a single line ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, \"45-60\" is stamped on the top of the barrel ahead of the receiver. The upper tang is marked: \"PAT-D JANY.&-73/1, (2) MAY 13. & AUG. 12. 1879\". The serial number \"I795\" is stamped on the lower tang behind the trigger. The partial serial number, \"795\", is stamped on the left side of the lever linkage. This is an an extremely rare, one-of-a-kind rifle.
Rating Definition:
Very fine as experimentally finished. The rifle retains 90% of the period applied blue finish. Nearly all of the blue finish is present on the .45-60 upper barrel and lower .22 caliber barrel. The blue finish on the modified forearm cap has faded to a brown patina. The receiver has 90% of the blue finish with minor high-point and edge wear. The inscription on the plate attached to the left side of the receiver is crisp and the plate retains nearly all of the blue finish. The upper and lower tang and contact points on the bottom of the lever show handling wear and have a brown patina. The crescent steel buttplate has a silver-gray patina with about 30% of the blue finish. The factory markings on the barrel and patent markings on the receiver plate are sharp. The patent dates on the upper tang show handling wear and part of the marking was damaged when the upper receiver was drilled and tapped. The front sight is missing the colored bead. The walnut stock and forearm are both fine with handling wear. The varnish finish is crazed with light \"spiderweb\" style lines. This is both a rare and unique example of a one-of-a-kind Whitney-Kennedy Heavy Frame Rifle with P.W. Strong Compound Differential Patent Modifications
SOLD
Manufacturer: WHITNEY
Model: VILLE ARMORY PROTOTYPE
Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 26 BARREL
Finish: BLUE STEEL
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