Cal. .58, seven groove rifling. The lock surface is a mix of patina & gray with a spotty and peppery look with patches of dried oil Markings, "E. Whitney/N. Haven", "Eagle" and date "1858" are clear. There is a small letter "o" stamped above the eagle's head on the primer door. Good mechanics with a complete Maynard Primer System. All other iron components are consistent with scattered light peper and flaking dried oil. The barrel has the short base rear sight typical to the Type II Whitney "55" Model. The bore is sharp and bright with a very few small dark spots. No proof marks or date are present. The stock shows mostly smooth wear & use with a few handling marks. There is a thin chip out at the lower edge of lock plate, measuring aprox. 1" in length. Present are the "winged" style brass lock screw ferrules and the pewter nose cap typical to this model of Whitney production. No cartouches present. The brass tulip of the ramrod has some nicks and scratches visible. Still a very good example of a rare Whitney arm.

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