Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2018 : Sale A0618 Lot 664
E WHITNEY, USA A .38 (RIMFIRE) SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL FACTORY CONVERTED SECOND SERIES 4TH TYPE, serial no. 19354,

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E WHITNEY, USA
A .38 (RIMFIRE) SIX-SHOT REVOLVER, MODEL 'FACTORY CONVERTED SECOND SERIES 4TH TYPE', serial no. 19354,
converted from the original percussion circa 1872, with nickel-plated 7 3/4in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat signed 'E. WHITNEY, NEW-HAVEN', bead fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, solid nickel-plated frame with converted standing breech dove-tailed into rear, together with a loading cut-out on the right hand side, plain plated and lengthened cylinder, single action mechanism, replacement smooth walnut grips, hinged under-barrel rammer, the whole plated probably at time of conversion and retaining the majority

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Estimate £400-600

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament