*RARE PRESENTATION ENGRAVED WHITNEY WOLVERINE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

*RARE PRESENTATION ENGRAVED WHITNEY WOLVERINE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 100694. Cal. 22 LR. Made by the Whitney Firearms Co. of North Haven, CT, which was only in business 1955-1963. They produced a fine, durable & accurate space gun looking semi-auto pistol named the Wolverine. Given its advanced look it was apparently far ahead of its time as they were only in business that short period of time. Pistol has black anodized finish on its 1-pc alloy frame with fixed sights and white composition grips. This pistol was presented to Mr. Al DeJohn who served as a consultant to the owner, Charles Lowe, Sr., in 1959. In late 1959 Mr. DeJohn had become the manager of the Colt Custom Shop and asked Colt Master Engraver, Alvin Herbert, to engrave his pistol for him. Mr. Herbert did so, engraving the frame & slide, through the finish, in beautiful intertwined foliate & floral arabesque patterns exposing the bright aluminum finish underneath which gives a wonderful contrast. Mr. Herbert also engraved the grips with a dbl line border which he inlaid with gold wire. Mr. Herbert signed his work on bottom the edge of the frame on each side of the magazine well “ENG. BY / AL HERBERT”. Some of the above information is contained in a signed letter from Mr. DeJohn on Colt letterhead stationery, which accompanies this pistol. Also accompanying this pistol is an orig Whitney Wolverine 2-pc box with blue & white lid having a picture of a Wolverine pistol. Interior has its orig plastic insert in bottom which is recessed for the pistol and an empty box of Western ammunition. Also accompanying is an orig Owner’s Pamphlet along with reprints of articles about the Whitney Firearms Company. Consignor purchased this pistol from well-known handgun dealer, Randy Bessler, in 1993. PROVENANCE: Randy Bessler. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be unfired. Overall retains orig finish in the areas not engraved. Grips are fine, crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. Box shows light wear on corners, interior has minor damage. 4-38027 JR287 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1288	$2,875.00	RARE PRESENTATION ENGRAVED WHITNEY WOLVERINE SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. SN 100694. Cal. 22 LR. Made by the Whitney Firearms Co. of North Haven, CT, which was only in business 1955-1963. They produced a fine, durable & accurate space gun looking semi-auto pistol named the Wolverine. Given its advanced look it was apparently far ahead of its time as they were only in business that short period of time. Pistol has black anodized finish on its 1-pc alloy frame with fixed sights and white composition grips. This pistol was presented to Mr. Al DeJohn who served as a consultant to the owner, Charles Lowe, Sr., in 1959. In late 1959 Mr. DeJohn had become the manager of the Colt Custom Shop and asked Colt Master Engraver, Alvin Herbert, to engrave his pistol for him. Mr. Herbert did so, engraving the frame & slide, through the finish, in beautiful intertwined foliate & floral arabesque patterns exposing the bright aluminum finish underneath which gives a wonderful contrast. Mr. Herbert also engraved the grips with a dbl line border which he inlaid with gold wire. Mr. Herbert signed his work on bottom the edge of the frame on each side of the magazine well “ENG. BY / AL HERBERT”. Some of the above information is contained in a signed letter from Mr. DeJohn on Colt letterhead stationery, which accompanies this pistol. Also accompanying this pistol is an orig Whitney Wolverine 2-pc box with blue & white lid having a picture of a Wolverine pistol. Interior has its orig plastic insert in bottom which is recessed for the pistol and an empty box of Western ammunition. Also accompanying is an orig Owner’s Pamphlet along with reprints of articles about the Whitney Firearms Company. Consignor purchased this pistol from well-known handgun dealer, Randy Bessler, in 1993. PROVENANCE: Randy Bessler. CONDITION: Extremely fine, appears to be unfired. Overall retains orig finish in the areas not engraved. Grips are fine, crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. Box shows light wear on corners, interior has minor damage. 4-38027 JR287 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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