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SCARCE & FINE NAVY INSPECTED MARTIAL WHITNEY NAVY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
SCARCE & FINE NAVY INSPECTED MARTIAL WHITNEY NAVY

REVOLVER. Cal. 36. S# 25731 Z. Bbl. 7 5/8". Navy inspected Whitney’s are quite scarce & this is an all matching example in fine condition retaining original finish. Standard configuration w/ 2 line New Haven address & sm. anchor stamped near breech. Cyl. is inspected "P" / "HKH" w/ rolled patriotic scene. Matching S#'s are found on bbl., loading lever, arbor, cyl., frame, trigger guard & each grip. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, bbl. retains about 40% thinning blue, balance of gun is a mottled plum. Markings all crisp, cyl. scene mostly discernible. Grips are sound & solid, well fit w/ moderate edge wear. Mechanically crisp, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20520/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500