SCARCE 3RD TYPE WHITNEY/EAGLE NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SCARCE 3RD TYPE WHITNEY/EAGLE NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 605. Cal.36. Fine Navy sized revolver, 3rd type with 7-11/16″ octagon bbl, brass pin front sight and “EAGLE CO.” on the top flat. No other markings appear on the revolver except the cylinder which has several fine detailed rolled scenes including eagles, a sailing ship, two large shields, and two lions. The serial number was observed on the back of the cylinder between the nipples, bottom of the bbl and two places on the rammer reads “905” when in fact they should read “605” which is the correct serial range for this revolver. The frame, on the left side under the grip and inside both grips properly read “605”. The “0” inside the grips is stamped horizontally. Apparently an assembler’s mistake. Reference Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. CONDITION: Very fine. The bbl retains 85-90% glossy original blue with sharp edge wear and some minor flaking. The cylinder retains 40-50% thin original blue, most of the losses from flaking with most of the cylinder scenes remaining. The frame retains traces of original blue in the sheltered areas having flaked to a gray-brown patina. Grips are sound with light edge wear and a few light nicks and scratches and retain most of their original factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-31891 JR283 (2,500-4,500)

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.

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	1318	$6,900.00	SCARCE 3RD TYPE WHITNEY/EAGLE NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 605. Cal.36. Fine Navy sized revolver, 3rd type with 7-11/16″ octagon bbl, brass pin front sight and “EAGLE CO.” on the top flat. No other markings appear on the revolver except the cylinder which has several fine detailed rolled scenes including eagles, a sailing ship, two large shields, and two lions. The serial number was observed on the back of the cylinder between the nipples, bottom of the bbl and two places on the rammer reads “905” when in fact they should read “605” which is the correct serial range for this revolver. The frame, on the left side under the grip and inside both grips properly read “605”. The “0” inside the grips is stamped horizontally. Apparently an assembler’s mistake. Reference Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms. CONDITION: Very fine. The bbl retains 85-90% glossy original blue with sharp edge wear and some minor flaking. The cylinder retains 40-50% thin original blue, most of the losses from flaking with most of the cylinder scenes remaining. The frame retains traces of original blue in the sheltered areas having flaked to a gray-brown patina. Grips are sound with light edge wear and a few light nicks and scratches and retain most of their original factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-31891 JR283 (2,500-4,500) 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.

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