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1315
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$1,438.00
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WHITNEY SECOND TYPE POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 360. Cal. 31. Small frame revolver with 5″ unmarked oct bbl, brass pin front sight, thin, grooved top strap and 4-screw frame. Fitted with orig, matching number 2-pc walnut grips. Serial number was observed inside each grip, on left side of grip frame under grip, face of cylinder and cylinder pin. The rammer handle is a replacement bearing serial number “1277”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 250 of this revolver made in the early 1870’s. CONDITION: Good to very good. Traces of orig finish remain in sheltered areas, being mostly a gray/brown patina. The rammer screw is replaced with a pin. Cylinder retains 40-50% thin orig blue and 50-60% orig cylinder scene. Trigger guard & hammer retain most of a restored finish. Grips are sound with minor nicks & dings and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are a little balky but functional, strong bright bore with light pitting. 4-31894 JR289 (1,000-2,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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. |