Whitney Pocket Revolver

[jerryaustin]

I just acquired a Whitney Pocket revolver (.31 caliber)with a six inch barrel. Some of its characteristics are listed below.

-Serial Number 11801. SN appears on the cylinder, under the barrel, on loading lever, on underside of trigger guard and on the frame under the trigger guard.
-A single safety notch
-I can make out some of the cylinder scene. I see part of the shield with coat of arms.
-7 groove rifling.
-Early type loading lever latch.
-Early type address on barrel. All fonts the same.

I believe that it is a Second Model, Third Type, even though the serial number is past 11000. It is in great shape. Tight action.

Can anyone give me any additional information on it? I would like to know what year it was manufactured.

 

[JOHN42768]

I just acquired a Whitney Pocket revolver (.31 caliber)with a six inch barrel. Some of its characteristics are listed below.

-Serial Number 11801. SN appears on the cylinder, under the barrel, on loading lever, on underside of trigger guard and on the frame under the trigger guard.
-A single safety notch
-I can make out some of the cylinder scene. I see part of the shield with coat of arms.
-7 groove rifling.
-Early type loading lever latch.
-Early type address on barrel. All fonts the same.

I believe that it is a Second Model, Third Type, even though the serial number is past 11000. It is in great shape. Tight action.

Can anyone give me any additional information on it? I would like to know what year it was manufactured.

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Forwarded info to Daniel Williams Jr. author of "The Whitney Navy Revolver 1857-1866" . He may be able to comment on it.

 

[jerryaustin]

Forwarded info to Daniel Williams Jr. author of "The Whitney Navy Revolver 1857-1866" . He may be able to comment on it.

Thanks. I have his book, but it doesn't really address the pocket models.

 

[JOHN42768]

Thanks. I have his book, but it doesn't really address the pocket models.

I heard back from Dan. He states hearing from you, but now has seen this link. Yes, he tracks the Pocket Model. You may want to contact him again in case more info is needed.

 

[UCVRelics]

Nice looking Whitney. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[jerryaustin]

I heard back from Dan. He states hearing from you, but now has seen this link. Yes, he tracks the Pocket Model. You may want to contact him again in case more info is needed.

We have been talking via email. Thanks.