29th Jun, 2022 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 489
 

489

A .36 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE WHITNEY NAVY & EAGLE CO. SECOND MODEL SIX-SHOT SINGLE ACTION PECUSSION

A .36 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE WHITNEY NAVY & EAGLE CO. SECOND MODEL SIX-SHOT SINGLE ACTION PECUSSION REVOLVER, CIRCA 1855-65

of standard production specifications, with octagonal sighted 19.7 cm; 7 3/4 in barrel with traces of maker's inscription and anchor on the top and stamped '50' (indistinct) beneath, grooved top-strap, cylinder stamped 'Hk' and 'P', walnut grips (chipped), and silver-plated brass trigger-guard

35.5 cm; 14 in overall

Sold for £800


 

A .36 CALIBRE RIM-FIRE WHITNEY NAVY & EAGLE CO. SECOND MODEL SIX-SHOT SINGLE ACTION PECUSSION REVOLVER, CIRCA 1855-65

of standard production specifications, with octagonal sighted 19.7 cm; 7 3/4 in barrel with traces of maker's inscription and anchor on the top and stamped '50' (indistinct) beneath, grooved top-strap, cylinder stamped 'Hk' and 'P', walnut grips (chipped), and silver-plated brass trigger-guard

35.5 cm; 14 in overall