{"product_id":"original-u-s-whitneyville-armory-no-1-1-2-rimfire-32cal-engraved-brass-frame-single-action-revolver-circa-1872-matching-serial-148","title":"Original U.S. Whitneyville Armory No. 1-1\/2 Rimfire .32cal Engraved Brass Frame Single Action Revolver circa 1872 - Matching Serial 148","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful fully engraved 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. It is definitely an upmarket exzample, and features lots of engraved designs on the brass frame, including \"bank note\" style scroll work with punch dot backgrounds. There are also engraved accents on the barrel and cylinder, really making it as showpiece. The revolver is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e148\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bottom of the grip, the cylinder arbor pin\/ejector, on the bottom of the barrel, and on the rear of the cylinder. The inside of both grip scales is also marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e148\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes this a very nice \u003cstrong\u003e\"All Matching\"\u003c\/strong\u003e example, with no parts swapped out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also is marked on the top barrel flat with the early single line address marking:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater produced examples would have the patent information listed, however when this revolver was made the patent had only been applied for, not approved, which means it was made 1871-1872. There is some lovely engraving surrounding the address marking as well. This is one of many revolvers made in the late 19th Century patterned after Smith \u0026amp; Wesson Revolvers, firing rimfire cartridges and having spur triggers. These were so prolific that the major makers such as Smith \u0026amp; Wesson, Colt, and Remington virtually abandoned the small pistol market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver is really in great shape, and while the brass components have lost almost all of the original nickel plating, except for under the grips, the original high gloss blued finish is still very well retained on the barrel, cylinder, and even on the ejector portion of the arbor pin. There is some denting on the front of the frame near the arbor pin, which may have gotten stuck. It is fitted with lovely American Black Walnut wooden grips, which show light wear and still retain most of their original \"piano varnish\" finish. We did note that there are some dents and dings on the right grip scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver cycles beautifully, with accurate indexing and a solid cylinder lockup. It has a crisp dry fire, and we did not notice any of the usual finicky behavior we often see on revolvers of this age. We checked the bore, and it is in very good condition, showing 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, but it is definitely well above average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic engraved example of a Whitneyville No. 1-1\/2 revolver. Fully cleaned and ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: c.1872\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .32cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 3 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 7 3\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964682989637,"sku":"ONJR26APNS086","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/151741C1-01BA-4148-B736-890761F20564.jpg?v=1777922226","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-whitneyville-armory-no-1-1-2-rimfire-32cal-engraved-brass-frame-single-action-revolver-circa-1872-matching-serial-148","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}