FINE WHITWORTH VOLUNTEER RIFLE.

FINE WHITWORTH VOLUNTEER RIFLE. SN 899. Cal. 50. 33” rnd bbl. Brass tip ramrod. Marked “WHITWORTH RIFLE CO MANCHESTER” on front of the lock and under the safety. There is a crown over W at the rear of the lockplate. The top of the bbl is marked “WHITWORTH PATENT” referring to the hexagonal bore. The serial number and Birmingham proof marks appear on the upper left side of the bbl. CONDITION: Very fine. 50% blue mixed with light surface rust on the bbl and faint casehardening on the lockplate, also mixed with light surface rust. Trigger guard, bbl bands, patch box, and buttplate have traces of blue and some light pitting. Wood is sharp with sharp rifling and only minor denting. 4-55150 FS108 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3021	$9,775.00	FINE WHITWORTH VOLUNTEER RIFLE. SN 899. Cal. 50. 33” rnd bbl. Brass tip ramrod. Marked “WHITWORTH RIFLE CO MANCHESTER” on front of the lock and under the safety. There is a crown over W at the rear of the lockplate. The top of the bbl is marked “WHITWORTH PATENT” referring to the hexagonal bore. The serial number and Birmingham proof marks appear on the upper left side of the bbl. CONDITION: Very fine. 50% blue mixed with light surface rust on the bbl and faint casehardening on the lockplate, also mixed with light surface rust. Trigger guard, bbl bands, patch box, and buttplate have traces of blue and some light pitting. Wood is sharp with sharp rifling and only minor denting. 4-55150 FS108 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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