US MILITARY INSPECTED WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER, UNIT IDENTIFIED

US MILITARY INSPECTED WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER, UNIT IDENTIFIED

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Item Code: 490-7515

This one is a 2nd Model 4th Type. The untouched and uncleaned revolver is a variant of the Whitney Navy; always encountered in the serial number range of 15,000 to 25,000. The primary identifying feature of the 2nd Model 4th Type Navy revolvers were the change in the cylinder roll scene from an eagle, shield and lion to an eagle, shield, lion and naval engagement with “Whitneyville” added in a banner within the shield. The 4th type revolvers retained the Colt-style, wedge shaped loading lever latch. The pistol number "18984" was found in south central Pennsylvania. This serial number places the gun in the range of Whitney Navy revolvers issued to the 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry and the odds are it was indeed. Others issued to this unit, specifically D Troop, are 18,961, 18971 and 18,976. Revolvers issued to Troop D range from 16,371 through 19,200. (Springfield Research Service Serial Numbers Books, Volume 4). The 21st Pennsylvania was a late war unit, organized in February of 1864, and that saw service with the Army of the Potomac from the battle of Cold Harbor through the surrender at Appomattox. Please click on this link (182nd Regiment, 21st Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Civil War Volunteers).

The 7 1/2-inch octagonal barrel is .36 caliber with very good rifling. It is stamped on top " E. WHITNEY" over "N. HAVEN". The barrel has a nice plum brown patina over the original factory blue. The 3-piece loading matches the barrel color perfectly as does the 3-screw frame and back strap, the lightly engraved cylinder and the cock. This revolver bears the matching serial number "18984" followed by the letter "O" on the loading lever. The numerals are on the bottom of the barrel (concealed by the loading lever), on the cylinder arbor, on the rear face of the cylinder and stamped inside both of the grips. The gun is also marked with numerous small inspector or sub-inspection marks throughout, primarily the capital letter "B". The trigger guard assembly is nicely patinated brass. A worn inspection cartouche is present on the left side of the very nice condition 2-piece oil finished grips. The script in cartouche is "STB"; the mark of Springfield Arsenal civilian sub-inspector Samuel T. Bugbee who inspected a wide variety of contract arms during the American Civil War. The mechanics are working well.  [pe][ph:L]

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