Original U.S. Whitney No. 1-1/2 Rimfire .32cal Brass Frame Single Action Revolver Serial 10502 c.1875 Spade Grip Assembly with metallic filler

with metallic filler

with the webbing in solid condition with light wear

the best known being the "Elliot Carbine"

Francis began to withdraw from active management

The jacket is not named but does have a laundry number C0566 stamped in several locations

Original U.S. Whitney No. 1-1/2 Rimfire .32cal Brass Frame Single Action Revolver Serial 10502 c.1875 Spade Grip Assembly with metallic fillerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of one of the small revolvers made by Whitneyville Armory, located in Whitneyville Connecticut. This area, today near Hamden Connecticut, was so named due to its association with the famous Eli Whitney, the inventor of the Cotton Gin. Whitney also manufactured firearms, such as Springfield Muskets, and his son, also named Eli Whitney, followed in his footsteps. The factory was expanded,