^Lot 4131 CIVIL WAR WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER WITH SCARCE

FACTORY IVORY GRIPS. Cal. 36. S# 9925 L. Transitional 2nd model, made 1861-1862, 7.5" octagonal barrel stamped on top "E. WHITNEY / N. HAVEN", cylinder with updated 6 safety slots, and updated loading arm with "Colt-style" spring loaded wedge latch, smooth ivory 2-piece grips have match inked S#s. CONDITION: very good overall as refinished, retaining about 50% re-blued finish, matching & complete, partial cylinder scene, full brass pin front sight, grips are fine with tone patina. Mechanically fine. Crisp bright shiny rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John "Jack" Dhooghe. (01-28248/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.