Original U.S. Whitney No. 1-1/2 Rimfire .32cal Brass Frame Single Action Revolver Serial 12646 c.1880
Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of one of the small revolvers made by Whitneyville Armory, located in Whitneyville Connecticut. This area, today near Hamden Connecticut, was so named due to its association with the famous Eli Whitney, the inventor of the Cotton Gin. Whitney also manufactured firearms, such as Springfield Muskets, and his son, also named Eli Whitney, followed in his footsteps. The factory was expanded, and the area became known as "Whitneyville", making firearms throughout the 19th century. Eventually, after several consolidations, the factory became "Whitneyville Armory."
This is a lovely 5 shot .32cal rimfire pistol, made for self protection, and would easily fit in a coat pocket. Whitneyville Armory termed this their No. 1-1/2 model, and with a brass frame and blued steel, it is quite lovely. The revolver is marked with serial number 12646 on the bottom of the grip, with 646 on the cylinder axis pin/ejector, on the bottom of the barrel, and on the rear of the cylinder. This makes this a very nice "All Matching" example!
It also is marked on the top barrel flat with and address and patent information:
WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.
PAT. MAY 25. 1871
This is one of many revolvers made in the late 19th Century patterned after Smith & Wesson Revolvers, firing rimfire cartridges and having spur triggers. These were so prolific that the major makers such as Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Remington virtually abandoned the small pistol market.
The revolver has lovely wooden grips, which look to possibly be rosewood, with a lovely varnished finish. The revolver cycles, but is quite temperamental, as one of the internal cams for the cylinder lock is worn, so it will often not disengage. We checked the bore, and it has clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish. There is a bit of oxidation in the grooves, as expected for a revolver that has seen use.
Fully cleaned and ready to display!
Specifications:
Years of Manufacture: c.1880
Caliber: .32cal
Ammunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 3 1/4 inches
Overall Length: 7 3/8 inches
Action: Single Action
Feed System: 5 Shot Revolver
NOTE: As this is chambered for .32" rimfire ammunition, this revolver may not be considered "obsolete calibre" in the UK. International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.
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