RARE EARLY WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER.

RARE EARLY WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER. SN 131. .36 cal. 7-11/16” oct bbl. Marked “E. WHITNEY / N.HAVEN” on top of the bbl. The cylinder scene includes the shield, eagle and lion. The early features on this gun include the four-screw frame, the square cut for the grip on the frame, the thin trigger guard, and the ball latch for the loading lever. Accompanying the revolver is an affidavit from Stephen Whitney Jr., dated 1974, but not notarized until 1976. This explains the descent of the weapon in the Whitney family. This revolver is pictured in the October 1992 issue of Gun Report. CONDITION: Traces of finish mostly in protected places. Mostly smooth gray patina with scattered light pitting. Grips retain most of their varnish. Cylinder scene is sharp. Mechanically fine. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54177 FS117 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	579	$4,140.00	RARE EARLY WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER. SN 131. .36 cal. 7-11/16” oct bbl. Marked “E. WHITNEY / N.HAVEN” on top of the bbl. The cylinder scene includes the shield, eagle and lion. The early features on this gun include the four-screw frame, the square cut for the grip on the frame, the thin trigger guard, and the ball latch for the loading lever. Accompanying the revolver is an affidavit from Stephen Whitney Jr., dated 1974, but not notarized until 1976. This explains the descent of the weapon in the Whitney family. This revolver is pictured in the October 1992 issue of Gun Report. CONDITION: Traces of finish mostly in protected places. Mostly smooth gray patina with scattered light pitting. Grips retain most of their varnish. Cylinder scene is sharp. Mechanically fine. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54177 FS117 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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