Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY and one-of-a-kind semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Whitney Wolverine “Cut-Away”!
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According to the included official signed letter from Don Findley, Author of the book The Whitney Pistol:
To whom it may concern, I received this Whitney from Robert L. Hillberg, the man who designed the Whitney .22 Pistol. The original Whitney cut-away pistols were produced to demonstrate the inner workings of the pistols. They were produced in the Whitney Firearms, Inc. factory… one nickel-plated and one early Wolverine blued.
To whom it may concern, I received this Whitney from Robert L. Hillberg, the man who designed the Whitney .22 Pistol. The original Whitney cut-away pistols were produced to demonstrate the inner workings of the pistols. They were produced in the Whitney Firearms, Inc. factory… one nickel-plated and one early Wolverine blued.
SIMPLY STATED, THIS EXAMPLE IS THE HOLY GRAIL OF THE WHITNEY WOLVERINE!
This particular example is the blued "cut-away" Whitney Wolverine .22 pistol, which was in Robert L. Hillberg's (the Designer of the Whitney Wolverine) personal collection until now!
This particular example is the blued "cut-away" Whitney Wolverine .22 pistol, which was in Robert L. Hillberg's (the Designer of the Whitney Wolverine) personal collection until now!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Whitney
Model: Wolverine “Cut-Away”
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Integral Blade Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: No Grips (Removed for Cut-Away)
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Robert Hillberg, a research engineer at High Standard Manufacturing Company, is credited with designing the Wolverine pistol. Drawing on his experience with aluminum casting during World War II, particularly with aircraft guns, Hillberg created this innovative .22 semi-automatic pistol, which was produced from 1956 to 1958 in a limited run of just 13,371 units. Of these, around 500 featured nickel plating, while the remainder were finished in various shades of anodized blue. The Wolverine was equipped with plastic grips available in black, dark brown, or white, with the white grips primarily found on the nickel-plated models. The pistol's frame utilized investment casting by Alcoa, a groundbreaking method for the gun industry at the time, which is now adopted by many major manufacturers. According to THE WHITNEY PISTOL, production of the .22 Whitney Pistol began in January 1956, with early models rollmarked as "WHITNEY WOLVERINE." Unlike most firearms of the era, which often mimicked existing designs, the Wolverine boasted a futuristic look that was entirely original. It was marketed in outdoor magazines as “The Lightning” and dubbed “Tomorrow's Pistol Today.” Robert Lee Hillberg passed away on August 12, 2012, just shy of his 96th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of innovation with over forty patents in firearms design. He famously remarked after reviewing an article about his life, “My God, I must have Hoppes Number Nine flowing through my veins!” When asked about the designs he was most proud of, Hillberg consistently cited the Whitney pistol. Speculation surrounds the potential future of both Hillberg and the Whitney Firearms Company, particularly regarding the impact of a marketing contract with Galef. Regardless, Robert L. Hillberg is recognized as one of the 20th century’s foremost firearms designers, with the Wolverine standing as a testament to his ingenuity and vision.
Contents:
Model: Wolverine “Cut-Away”
Serial: No Serial Number
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Integral Blade Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: No Grips (Removed for Cut-Away)
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Robert Hillberg, a research engineer at High Standard Manufacturing Company, is credited with designing the Wolverine pistol. Drawing on his experience with aluminum casting during World War II, particularly with aircraft guns, Hillberg created this innovative .22 semi-automatic pistol, which was produced from 1956 to 1958 in a limited run of just 13,371 units. Of these, around 500 featured nickel plating, while the remainder were finished in various shades of anodized blue. The Wolverine was equipped with plastic grips available in black, dark brown, or white, with the white grips primarily found on the nickel-plated models. The pistol's frame utilized investment casting by Alcoa, a groundbreaking method for the gun industry at the time, which is now adopted by many major manufacturers. According to THE WHITNEY PISTOL, production of the .22 Whitney Pistol began in January 1956, with early models rollmarked as "WHITNEY WOLVERINE." Unlike most firearms of the era, which often mimicked existing designs, the Wolverine boasted a futuristic look that was entirely original. It was marketed in outdoor magazines as “The Lightning” and dubbed “Tomorrow's Pistol Today.” Robert Lee Hillberg passed away on August 12, 2012, just shy of his 96th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of innovation with over forty patents in firearms design. He famously remarked after reviewing an article about his life, “My God, I must have Hoppes Number Nine flowing through my veins!” When asked about the designs he was most proud of, Hillberg consistently cited the Whitney pistol. Speculation surrounds the potential future of both Hillberg and the Whitney Firearms Company, particularly regarding the impact of a marketing contract with Galef. Regardless, Robert L. Hillberg is recognized as one of the 20th century’s foremost firearms designers, with the Wolverine standing as a testament to his ingenuity and vision.
Contents:
As you can see in the many high-resolution photos, this Whitney is in New Old Stock condition, showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the official signed letter from Don Findley, as pictured above.
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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