EXTREMELY RARE WHITNEY KENNEDY FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Revised: 9/11/2009

Additional Information: This was never blued, it was left in the white.

EXTREMELY RARE WHITNEY KENNEDY FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 154. Cal. 45-60. Most unusual cut-away with 6-7/8″ oct bbl that has caliber marking over chamber area. It has an empty sight dovetail near the muzzle which is probably the rear sight dovetail in a normal bbl. Fitted with a 4-3/4″ forearm with steel forend cap and a flush mounted button magazine. Left side of receiver is fully cut away (skeletonized) to expose the internal workings. Fitted with full loop lever and lever lock. SN was observed on left side of top tang under the wood and the top tang has usual “1873” and “1879” patent markings. Mounted with a 5″ partial stock that just encompasses the top & bottom tangs. Wood is highly figured, uncheckered American walnut. According to consignor this is the only known Whitney Kennedy Cut-Away. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains a smooth even plum/brown patina with a ding on bbl and a couple of minor, scattered nicks. Wood is sound and retains most of its orig varnish with a series of scratch marks on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39064 JR371 (8,500-13,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2359	$0.00	Revised: 9/11/2009 Additional Information: This was never blued, it was left in the white. EXTREMELY RARE WHITNEY KENNEDY FACTORY CUT-AWAY LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 154. Cal. 45-60. Most unusual cut-away with 6-7/8″ oct bbl that has caliber marking over chamber area. It has an empty sight dovetail near the muzzle which is probably the rear sight dovetail in a normal bbl. Fitted with a 4-3/4″ forearm with steel forend cap and a flush mounted button magazine. Left side of receiver is fully cut away (skeletonized) to expose the internal workings. Fitted with full loop lever and lever lock. SN was observed on left side of top tang under the wood and the top tang has usual “1873” and “1879” patent markings. Mounted with a 5″ partial stock that just encompasses the top & bottom tangs. Wood is highly figured, uncheckered American walnut. According to consignor this is the only known Whitney Kennedy Cut-Away. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains a smooth even plum/brown patina with a ding on bbl and a couple of minor, scattered nicks. Wood is sound and retains most of its orig varnish with a series of scratch marks on forearm. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-39064 JR371 (8,500-13,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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