GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
WHITNEY-KENNEDY LARGE FRAME LEVER ACTION RIFLE. WHITNEY KENNEDY 449 45/60 Cal. 45-60. 28" oct bbl. Top flat is marked "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, Ct. U.S.A. KENNEDY". Rocky Mountain style blade front sight with elevator adjustable V notch sporting rear sight. Full length magazine. Action features serpentine lever. Top tang is marked with 1878 and 1879 patent dates. Walnut forearm with straight grip stock with trapdoor crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: Good condition. Hammer follows bolt forward and needs attention. Bore shows lightly worn rifling with scattered pitting. Receiver has fading blue on sides blending with light brown patina over rest of rifle. Mag tube shows hammered out dents and remaining small dents in an area beginning 3-1/2" from muzzle and extending nearly to forearm cap. Wood has aged darkened and worn finish, showing scratches, dents and handling marks. Toe of stock is chipped with wood screw making a solid repair. 51935-8 DS (4,000-5,000)