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Whitney Arms. Co. Civilian RB Saddlering Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Whitney Arms. Co. Civilian RB Saddlering Carbine
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Very Fine Whitney Arms Co. Civilian Rolling Block Saddlering Carbine, #74019, .45-70 cal., 22'' blue finish round barrel with folding rear sight, in graduations for 100, 300 and 500 yards, with a small blade dovetail front sight. Chamber is marked ''45 CAL 70 GR.''. The Rolling Block frame is brightly case colored and marked on the upper tang ''WHITNEY ARMS CO.'' over ''NEW HAVEN.CT.U.S.A.''; serial number is on the lower tang. Walnut stock and forend have a thin varnish with blued steel buttplate and ''U'' inspector's mark on barrel band; weight 7-1/4 lbs. Condition remains very fine showing little use or handling, with a strong mainspring and a lightly fouled bright bore with distinct rifling. Blue and case colors are 95% with metal surfaces having generally light oxidation and minor pitting; barrel band finish is silvered and buttplate is partially toning brown. Stock has small scattered dents with areas of chipping on the forend. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (Antique)