FINE WHITNEY NAVY 2ND MODEL 4TH TYPE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

FINE WHITNEY NAVY 2ND MODEL 4TH TYPE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15904g. Cal. 36. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 6-shot cyl with six safety notches an eagle, lion, shield, & sailing ship cyl roll marking. It has brass trigger guard and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 33,000 of these fine revolvers were produced in two models and ten distinctive types in the period of the late 1850s into the early 1860s. The 4th type 2nd model were produced in the serial range 15,000-25,000. Most saw hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier. This revolver was apparently issued to a New Jersey militia unit as indicated by the “N.J” on left bbl flat at the frame. While this revolver was apparently well cared for it undoubtedly was issued to a New Jersey combat unit during the Civil War. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, cyl & grips. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear. The frame retains 50-60% strong orig blue with balance cleaned to a thin blue patina. Back strap is a mottled blue/brown patina with flaked blue on front strap. Cyl retains 96-97% strong glossy orig blue and about 99% cyl roll marking. Chambers are filled with old oil & grease but appear to be unfired. Hammer retains virtually all of its orig dark case colors. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors with handle turned silver. Grips are sound showing light wear with a few minor handling & use nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-41235 JR27 (7,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2354	$7,475.00	FINE WHITNEY NAVY 2ND MODEL 4TH TYPE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 15904g. Cal. 36. Blue finish with 7-1/2″ oct bbl, 6-shot cyl with six safety notches an eagle, lion, shield, & sailing ship cyl roll marking. It has brass trigger guard and 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 33,000 of these fine revolvers were produced in two models and ten distinctive types in the period of the late 1850s into the early 1860s. The 4th type 2nd model were produced in the serial range 15,000-25,000. Most saw hard service throughout the Civil War and later on the American frontier. This revolver was apparently issued to a New Jersey militia unit as indicated by the “N.J” on left bbl flat at the frame. While this revolver was apparently well cared for it undoubtedly was issued to a New Jersey combat unit during the Civil War. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including rammer, cyl & grips. Bbl retains about 98% strong orig factory blue with only faint sharp edge wear. The frame retains 50-60% strong orig blue with balance cleaned to a thin blue patina. Back strap is a mottled blue/brown patina with flaked blue on front strap. Cyl retains 96-97% strong glossy orig blue and about 99% cyl roll marking. Chambers are filled with old oil & grease but appear to be unfired. Hammer retains virtually all of its orig dark case colors. Rammer pivot retains bright case colors with handle turned silver. Grips are sound showing light wear with a few minor handling & use nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. 4-41235 JR27 (7,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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