3138 WHITNEY ARMS CO. SINGLE SHOT ROLLING BLOCK

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This item SOLD at 2024 Jul 24 @ 11:34UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD
SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 32 RF. S# 80704. Bbl. 28". Single shot rolling block sporting rifle mfg. by Whitney Arms Co. Upper receiver tang is marked "WHITNEY ARMS CO./ NEW HAVEN. CT. U.S.A." with the S# stamped on the lower tang. Plain wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Octagonal bbl. with blade front sight and V-notch rear sight. Rearmost receiver tang screw is a replacement. CONDITION: metal components exhibit a heavy brown patina with light to mild oxidation overall. Bore exhibits dark pitting while retaining fair to good rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with the forend exhibiting a chip on either side of the breech as well as a crack on the right side at the breech and tip. Buttstock exhibits several cracks that are present around the upper and lower receiver tangs. (01-25422/MLW). ANTIQUE. $300-500.