Whitney pocket model

[scooter748driver]

At what is fast becoming my favorite little gun store (the same place I found the early 4-digit S&W number 2 Army), last week, I discovered a Whitney pocket model revolver buried in a display case, seemingly forgotten a long time ago.

Having a couple of Whitney Navy's I'm somewhat familiar with the model. An overview inspection at the shop showed this one to be in very good condition. The asking price of $500 made it an easy decision that this one was coming home with me.

After getting it home, I disassembled it and found it to be 100% correct and all matching. There's a good deal or original blueing especially on the bottom of the barrel. The serial numbers are deep in clear in all the standard locations, there's a lot of the cylinder scene remaining (you can easily ready Whitneyville as well as see the Eagle abd the Lion), and the trigger guard still retains 80+% silver plating.

I completed the survey form located at www.whitneyrevolver.com with hope of a new book coming out on this model. From the same web site:

The Whitney Pocket Model classification includes a variety of small caliber revolvers. The earliest one came on the scene around 1850, followed by a series of improved revolvers . As indicated by the name, these "pocket" revolvers were designed to be easily carried by civilians. They are primarily 31 caliber revolvers, with a few models made in 28 caliber.

Whitney, and other firearms manufacturers struggled to produce reliable "revolvers" during the early 1850s. Sam Colt's patent on his revolving mechanism did not expire until 1857. Prior to that time, Whitney and others had to offer alternative methods of turning the cylinder. After the patent expired, Whitney was ready with his Navy Model revolver and a Pocket Model that closely resembled the Navy Model.

This pocket model has a 4 inch barrel and is 31 caliber. Serial number is 27924. I believe it to be a 4th Type Whitney.

Not many pictures but if you'd like more just ask (in hopes it helps someone in their search or education at some point). Without further ado, my new-to-me Whitney pocket revolver.

 

[JOHN42768]

Very nice find.

 

[ConfederateCanuck]

$500...that's a bargain for one in that condition. Nice score!

 

[bayonet]

$500...that's a bargain for one in that condition. Nice score!

Nah actually the going price for it. Had one in the 28000 #s that I won at auction, same condition. The Auction House said it was a 4 digit serial #. When I got it it was 5 because the Moron did not move the charging handle to expose the 5th #. Paid around $500 and later sold it for around $500. War was about over (if not already) before this serial # made the front, so I sold it.

 

[scooter748driver]

Nah actually the going price for it. Had one in the 28000 #s that I won at auction, same condition. The Auction House said it was a 4 digit serial #. When I got it it was 5 because the Moron did not move the charging handle to expose the 5th #. Paid around $500 and later sold it for around $500. War was about over (if not already) before this serial # made the front, so I sold it.

No, not a scalding deal like the one on the S&W Number 2 Army a couple of months ago. But a good deal nonetheless I think. IF you can find them at auction you might pay $500 before the buyers premium of 20+%, fees, shipping, etc. (at least that's what I've seen of late). If you did better than that congrats! I've seen non-auction sites selling for several hundreds more in no better and often worse shape.

Plus for me, I felt I did my "good deed" by rescuing it from obscurity. I think the Whitney's are quality guns and this one goes well with my other "pocket" revolvers. I'm happy.

 

[plymouthairrifle]

$500 in this condition? I would take 2! Great buy

 

[Papabyrd]

Here is a Whitney pocket model that was made in the early 1850s. It is called a two trigger revolver because after each shot you had to pull the front trigger in front of the trigger guard and take your free hand and manually rotate the cylinder to the next chamber then back the hammer and pull the trigger to fire it. All this was because Colt had the patent on the self rotating Cylinder at that time. This is a 31 caliber pistol.

 

[Bonedaddy]

A great looking old Whitney and I think you did very well at $500 for one in that good of condition. I especially like the look of the bluing left on the barrel. One you can be proud of. Thanks for showing and enjoy it in good health.

 

[bayonet]

No, not a scalding deal like the one on the S&W Number 2 Army a couple of months ago. But a good deal nonetheless I think. IF you can find them at auction you might pay $500 before the buyers premium of 20+%, fees, shipping, etc. (at least that's what I've seen of late). If you did better than that congrats! I've seen non-auction sites selling for several hundreds more in no better and often worse shape.

Plus for me, I felt I did my "good deed" by rescuing it from obscurity. I think the Whitney's are quality guns and this one goes well with my other "pocket" revolvers. I'm happy.

Nah that did include all the fees etc. and 20%! Notice many auctionhouses are upping it to 23-30% sadly. Hey your happy so enjoy. The non-pocket ones been going for $800-1200 plus at auctions. Been eyeing them for years but waiting for a good price and a clear marking on the barrel (WHITNEY N HAVEN) to come along before I up my bid (plus an earlier serial #).

 

[Bugattimiller]

Thought I would post a few images of the Whitney Navy revolver I purchased recently here in the UK. I was looking for an early one, plenty of 2nd model 4th type about but then I found this one. I believe it is 2nd model 1st type, it is serial number 509 so relatively early. Has wear, no cylinder scene to speak of and the barrel address is a little worn (correct format for a 1st model). Everything seems to match and I am generally pleased, has a really nice feel to it. I have the book on the Whitney navy revolver by Dan Williams, a really good work and superbly illustrated.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

At what is fast becoming my favorite little gun store (the same place I found the early 4-digit S&W number 2 Army), last week, I discovered a Whitney pocket model revolver buried in a display case, seemingly forgotten a long time ago.

Having a couple of Whitney Navy's I'm somewhat familiar with the model. An overview inspection at the shop showed this one to be in very good condition. The asking price of $500 made it an easy decision that this one was coming home with me.

After getting it home, I disassembled it and found it to be 100% correct and all matching. There's a good deal or original blueing especially on the bottom of the barrel. The serial numbers are deep in clear in all the standard locations, there's a lot of the cylinder scene remaining (you can easily ready Whitneyville as well as see the Eagle abd the Lion), and the trigger guard still retains 80+% silver plating.

I completed the survey form located at www.whitneyrevolver.com with hope of a new book coming out on this model. From the same web site:

The Whitney Pocket Model classification includes a variety of small caliber revolvers. The earliest one came on the scene around 1850, followed by a series of improved revolvers . As indicated by the name, these "pocket" revolvers were designed to be easily carried by civilians. They are primarily 31 caliber revolvers, with a few models made in 28 caliber.

Whitney, and other firearms manufacturers struggled to produce reliable "revolvers" during the early 1850s. Sam Colt's patent on his revolving mechanism did not expire until 1857. Prior to that time, Whitney and others had to offer alternative methods of turning the cylinder. After the patent expired, Whitney was ready with his Navy Model revolver and a Pocket Model that closely resembled the Navy Model.

This pocket model has a 4 inch barrel and is 31 caliber. Serial number is 27924. I believe it to be a 4th Type Whitney.

Not many pictures but if you'd like more just ask (in hopes it helps someone in their search or education at some point). Without further ado, my new-to-me Whitney pocket revolver.

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You "know your stuff." I'm jealous.

 

[Trooper "D"]

At what is fast becoming my favorite little gun store (the same place I found the early 4-digit S&W number 2 Army), last week, I discovered a Whitney pocket model revolver buried in a display case, seemingly forgotten a long time ago.

Having a couple of Whitney Navy's I'm somewhat familiar with the model. An overview inspection at the shop showed this one to be in very good condition. The asking price of $500 made it an easy decision that this one was coming home with me.

After getting it home, I disassembled it and found it to be 100% correct and all matching. There's a good deal or original blueing especially on the bottom of the barrel. The serial numbers are deep in clear in all the standard locations, there's a lot of the cylinder scene remaining (you can easily ready Whitneyville as well as see the Eagle abd the Lion), and the trigger guard still retains 80+% silver plating.

I completed the survey form located at www.whitneyrevolver.com with hope of a new book coming out on this model. From the same web site:

The Whitney Pocket Model classification includes a variety of small caliber revolvers. The earliest one came on the scene around 1850, followed by a series of improved revolvers . As indicated by the name, these "pocket" revolvers were designed to be easily carried by civilians. They are primarily 31 caliber revolvers, with a few models made in 28 caliber.

Whitney, and other firearms manufacturers struggled to produce reliable "revolvers" during the early 1850s. Sam Colt's patent on his revolving mechanism did not expire until 1857. Prior to that time, Whitney and others had to offer alternative methods of turning the cylinder. After the patent expired, Whitney was ready with his Navy Model revolver and a Pocket Model that closely resembled the Navy Model.

This pocket model has a 4 inch barrel and is 31 caliber. Serial number is 27924. I believe it to be a 4th Type Whitney.

Not many pictures but if you'd like more just ask (in hopes it helps someone in their search or education at some point). Without further ado, my new-to-me Whitney pocket revolver.

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At what is fast becoming my favorite little gun store (the same place I found the early 4-digit S&W number 2 Army), last week, I discovered a Whitney pocket model revolver buried in a display case, seemingly forgotten a long time ago.

Having a couple of Whitney Navy's I'm somewhat familiar with the model. An overview inspection at the shop showed this one to be in very good condition. The asking price of $500 made it an easy decision that this one was coming home with me.

After getting it home, I disassembled it and found it to be 100% correct and all matching. There's a good deal or original blueing especially on the bottom of the barrel. The serial numbers are deep in clear in all the standard locations, there's a lot of the cylinder scene remaining (you can easily ready Whitneyville as well as see the Eagle abd the Lion), and the trigger guard still retains 80+% silver plating.

I completed the survey form located at www.whitneyrevolver.com with hope of a new book coming out on this model. From the same web site:

The Whitney Pocket Model classification includes a variety of small caliber revolvers. The earliest one came on the scene around 1850, followed by a series of improved revolvers . As indicated by the name, these "pocket" revolvers were designed to be easily carried by civilians. They are primarily 31 caliber revolvers, with a few models made in 28 caliber.

Whitney, and other firearms manufacturers struggled to produce reliable "revolvers" during the early 1850s. Sam Colt's patent on his revolving mechanism did not expire until 1857. Prior to that time, Whitney and others had to offer alternative methods of turning the cylinder. After the patent expired, Whitney was ready with his Navy Model revolver and a Pocket Model that closely resembled the Navy Model.

This pocket model has a 4 inch barrel and is 31 caliber. Serial number is 27924. I believe it to be a 4th Type Whitney.

Not many pictures but if you'd like more just ask (in hopes it helps someone in their search or education at some point). Without further ado, my new-to-me Whitney pocket revolver.

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Nice find! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Trooper "D"]

At what is fast becoming my favorite little gun store (the same place I found the early 4-digit S&W number 2 Army), last week, I discovered a Whitney pocket model revolver buried in a display case, seemingly forgotten a long time ago.

Having a couple of Whitney Navy's I'm somewhat familiar with the model. An overview inspection at the shop showed this one to be in very good condition. The asking price of $500 made it an easy decision that this one was coming home with me.

After getting it home, I disassembled it and found it to be 100% correct and all matching. There's a good deal or original blueing especially on the bottom of the barrel. The serial numbers are deep in clear in all the standard locations, there's a lot of the cylinder scene remaining (you can easily ready Whitneyville as well as see the Eagle abd the Lion), and the trigger guard still retains 80+% silver plating.

I completed the survey form located at www.whitneyrevolver.com with hope of a new book coming out on this model. From the same web site:

The Whitney Pocket Model classification includes a variety of small caliber revolvers. The earliest one came on the scene around 1850, followed by a series of improved revolvers . As indicated by the name, these "pocket" revolvers were designed to be easily carried by civilians. They are primarily 31 caliber revolvers, with a few models made in 28 caliber.

Whitney, and other firearms manufacturers struggled to produce reliable "revolvers" during the early 1850s. Sam Colt's patent on his revolving mechanism did not expire until 1857. Prior to that time, Whitney and others had to offer alternative methods of turning the cylinder. After the patent expired, Whitney was ready with his Navy Model revolver and a Pocket Model that closely resembled the Navy Model.

This pocket model has a 4 inch barrel and is 31 caliber. Serial number is 27924. I believe it to be a 4th Type Whitney.

Not many pictures but if you'd like more just ask (in hopes it helps someone in their search or education at some point). Without further ado, my new-to-me Whitney pocket revolver.

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And thanks for all the info that goes with it. Very interesting. I want one.

 

[Trooper "D"]

Here is a Whitney pocket model that was made in the early 1850s. It is called a two trigger revolver because after each shot you had to pull the front trigger in front of the trigger guard and take your free hand and manually rotate the cylinder to the next chamber then back the hammer and pull the trigger to fire it. All this was because Colt had the patent on the self rotating Cylinder at that time. This is a 31 caliber pistol.View attachment 537493View attachment 537494View attachment 537495View attachment 537496

Thanks to you also for sharing info with your photos. I kneww nothing about these until a few minutes ago. CWT is a gold mine of intelligent, often whitty, and generous folks who share their KSAs.

 

[scooter748driver]

Thanks to you also for sharing info with your photos. I kneww nothing about these until a few minutes ago. CWT is a gold mine of intelligent, often whitty, and generous folks who share their KSAs.

I'm glad to help. I knew less than nothing when I discovered this site a few years ago. I still don't know much more, but people have been very generous with information and advice. One of the best pieces of advice was buy books first (which means do your research). Ask questions. Everyone here is eager to help.

If my posts help someone looking to buy something or learn something then it's well worth the time spend posting. Thanks for your kind words.

 

[Trooper "D"]

At what is fast becoming my favorite little gun store (the same place I found the early 4-digit S&W number 2 Army), last week, I discovered a Whitney pocket model revolver buried in a display case, seemingly forgotten a long time ago.

Having a couple of Whitney Navy's I'm somewhat familiar with the model. An overview inspection at the shop showed this one to be in very good condition. The asking price of $500 made it an easy decision that this one was coming home with me.

After getting it home, I disassembled it and found it to be 100% correct and all matching. There's a good deal or original blueing especially on the bottom of the barrel. The serial numbers are deep in clear in all the standard locations, there's a lot of the cylinder scene remaining (you can easily ready Whitneyville as well as see the Eagle abd the Lion), and the trigger guard still retains 80+% silver plating.

I completed the survey form located at www.whitneyrevolver.com with hope of a new book coming out on this model. From the same web site:

The Whitney Pocket Model classification includes a variety of small caliber revolvers. The earliest one came on the scene around 1850, followed by a series of improved revolvers . As indicated by the name, these "pocket" revolvers were designed to be easily carried by civilians. They are primarily 31 caliber revolvers, with a few models made in 28 caliber.

Whitney, and other firearms manufacturers struggled to produce reliable "revolvers" during the early 1850s. Sam Colt's patent on his revolving mechanism did not expire until 1857. Prior to that time, Whitney and others had to offer alternative methods of turning the cylinder. After the patent expired, Whitney was ready with his Navy Model revolver and a Pocket Model that closely resembled the Navy Model.

This pocket model has a 4 inch barrel and is 31 caliber. Serial number is 27924. I believe it to be a 4th Type Whitney.

Not many pictures but if you'd like more just ask (in hopes it helps someone in their search or education at some point). Without further ado, my new-to-me Whitney pocket revolver.

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Amazing find. I didn't know about those. Thanks.
Cheers! And Happy New Year!