Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of one of the Lever Action repeating rifles made by Whitneyville Armory, located in Whitneyville Connecticut. This area, today near Hamden Connecticut, was so named due to it's 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."
Under this name they produced various different firearms, though unfortunately they were not able to catch up with their competitors in terms of volume. However they still applied for and received patents, and are very well regarded among collectors.
This fine example is of the type the company manufactured from 1880 to 1886, and is in Winchester .40-60 caliber, a "Big Game" cartridge popular at the time. The top of the barrel has the factory address information:
WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, CT U.S.A.
The barrel tang also indicates the patent information that the rifle was manufactured under, which is partly faded.:
PAT'D JAN'Y. 7-73.
APr 21.(2) MAY 13 & AUG.12 - 79
The markings are not clear on the second line, as is seen on many of these. It is believed that the die used to stamp the patent markings broke, and they did not replace or repair it.
The rifle is quite imposing, with a 28 inch long octagonal barrel. It is fitted with a Winchester style "Buck Horn" rear Sight and a hooked butt plate. The lever and lower receiver tang are both marked with serial number M 161. Nice wood with one small chip absent at the left front of the butt stock. Finish is mottled grey that almost looks like it was once case hardened. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, though there is definitely wear. The finish is bright in most places, with some oxidation. Probably a 6-7 out of 10.
In nice operating condition it has a full tube under the barrel magazine. Hard to find and Ready to display!
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: 1880-1886
Caliber: .40-60 Winchester
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 28 Inches
Overall Length: 46 1/2 Inches
Action type: Lever Action Repeater
Feed System: tube magazine
Note: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
Note: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are no able to ship these to the United Kingdom.
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
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