GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
EXTREMELY FINE WHITNEY, MISSISSIPPI RIFLE RETAINING MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL BROWN ON BARREL. WHITNEY 1841 NSN 54 Cal. 54. 33" rnd bbl with brass mounts. Standard configuration. "E. WHITNEY / US" forward of hammer, "N. HAVEN / 1849" rear of hammer. Bbl is dated "1846" and has crisp proofs "US / JH / VP". Two well discerned cartouches are found in stock opposite lock. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Fine overall. Bbl is extremely fine retaining 90% plus orig brown finish. Lock and hammer are grey with staining and pitting and muted case colors in protected areas. Crisp markings. Brass mounts cleaned with light mustard patina. Stock is sound, solid with hand worn dark patina with cosmetic blemishes including small dings, dents and scratches. Mechanically fine with crisp well defined bore. 52438-40 JS (4,000-6,000)