Whitney No.1 .30 Caliber Variant Revolver

Description:

Whitney No.1 .30 Caliber Variant Revolver, c. 1871-79, serial number 2346B, walnut grips, nickel plated brass engraved frame, octagonal barrel marked "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S./PAT. MAY 23. 1871," barrel lg. 3 1/4, overall lg. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Gun retains the majority of the original nickel finish on the frame with some wear on high spots, some light loss on the cylinder and barrel and the gun functions properly.


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