Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this INCREDIBLY RARE single-shot rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Whitney Arms Co. Whitney-Laidley Style I Rolling Block Sporting Rifle!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Co.
Model: Whitney-Laidley Style I Rolling Block Sporting Rifle
Serial: 12991
Date of Manufacture: 1871-1881
Caliber: .40 Cal Centerfire
Finish: Blue (that over time has started to take on a Patina finish)
Barrel Length: 30" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable Sliding Elevator Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot Rolling Block
Markings: The top of the barrel at the receiver is marked "40-". The upper tang is marked in three lines "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CO. PATENTED OCT 17'65, RE-IS'D JUNE 25'72, DEC 26,'65, RE-IS'D OCT 1,'67, MAY 15'66, JULY 15'72". The serial number is marked on the lower tang.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Whitney acquired manufacturing rights for this model from inventors T. Laidley and C.A. Emery, who had received the patent in 1866. Manufactured to compete with Remington's popular rolling-block action, this "split breech" variation presented a functional, but more complicated, four-piece breech system consisting of the hammer, locking cam, thumb-piece plate, and breechblock. Although far less common than the Remington rolling block, the Whitney-Laidley single shot rifle nonetheless won devotees among sport and market hunters in the West who appreciated its accomodation of a variety of the high powered cartridges. Approximately 50,000 manufactured totally between 1871 and 1881. There are a number of variations of this model.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Whitney-Laidley Style I Rolling Block Sporting Rifle
Serial: 12991
Date of Manufacture: 1871-1881
Caliber: .40 Cal Centerfire
Finish: Blue (that over time has started to take on a Patina finish)
Barrel Length: 30" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable Sliding Elevator Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot Rolling Block
Markings: The top of the barrel at the receiver is marked "40-". The upper tang is marked in three lines "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CO. PATENTED OCT 17'65, RE-IS'D JUNE 25'72, DEC 26,'65, RE-IS'D OCT 1,'67, MAY 15'66, JULY 15'72". The serial number is marked on the lower tang.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Whitney acquired manufacturing rights for this model from inventors T. Laidley and C.A. Emery, who had received the patent in 1866. Manufactured to compete with Remington's popular rolling-block action, this "split breech" variation presented a functional, but more complicated, four-piece breech system consisting of the hammer, locking cam, thumb-piece plate, and breechblock. Although far less common than the Remington rolling block, the Whitney-Laidley single shot rifle nonetheless won devotees among sport and market hunters in the West who appreciated its accomodation of a variety of the high powered cartridges. Approximately 50,000 manufactured totally between 1871 and 1881. There are a number of variations of this model.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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