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Cal. 69, S# 7788. Standard configuration of the Admiral John Dahlgren designed heavy naval rifle modeled from French pattern 1849 Chasseur. 50.25" overall, 34 3/16" octagonal to round barrel with long range ladder rear sight and bayonet lug made to fit Dahlgren designed bowie bayonet, "VP / eaglehead" proofs, S# 7788 stamped on tang. Lock stamped with "large eagle" over "U.S. / WHITNEY-VILLE" & "1864" on tail. Often referred to as Plymouth rifles, they were originally field tested on USS Plymouth in 1861. Stock has script cartouche opposite lock "FCW" for inspector Franklin C. Warner and barrel also has his initials. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, metal cleaned to overall gray patina, brown staining and pitting at breech, markings all very good, stock sound with large gouge under forward lock screw, good cartouche, mechanics fine, good crisp rifled bore. (01-24553/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.
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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1861 WHITNEY NAVY RIFLE.
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Starting Price
$1,000
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PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION, DAY 3, JUNE 9, 2024
Fairfield, ME, USA
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