Eli Whiltey 5 Shot Revolver? - The Firearms Forum

GMAC479 · 12-24-2006, 09:56 PM

I am looking for help with this gun,

Barrel length 2.5 In
Over all 7.5 In
Octagon Barrell
5 Shots about .32 or .28 maybe a .38
It has a black grip with a W on top of it
it is a double action spur trigger.
on the top of the barrel it says Eagle CO. Stamped into it.
On the Heel of the gun it has stamped into it 4616
one the underside of the Barrel is stamped a 16 and on the revolver is 616.

any help would be great!

BIGBOOMER · 12-25-2006, 12:39 AM

Made by Iver Johnson circa 1879-86.

Xracer · 12-25-2006, 08:02 AM

Hi GMAC...welcome to TFF.

According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms what you have is a Whitney Size/Model No. 1, Wide Cylinder. They were marked "WHITNEYVILLE" or "EAGLE CO.", and were made from 1871 to 1879 in calibers .22, .32, and .38 Rimfire.

Values:

V.G. - $115
Exc. - $325

GMAC479 · 12-25-2006, 02:23 PM

Thank you guys for your help. It was my wife's great grandmother's and her great grandfather bought it to protect the home from varmits and such was the story.

12-24-2006, 09:56 PM	#1
GMAC479 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Eli Whiltey 5 Shot Revolver? I am looking for help with this gun, Barrel length 2.5 In Over all 7.5 In Octagon Barrell 5 Shots about .32 or .28 maybe a .38 It has a black grip with a W on top of it it is a double action spur trigger. on the top of the barrel it says Eagle CO. Stamped into it. On the Heel of the gun it has stamped into it 4616 one the underside of the Barrel is stamped a 16 and on the revolver is 616. any help would be great! Attached Images -->

12-25-2006, 12:39 AM	#2
BIGBOOMER V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 265	Re: Eli Whiltey 5 Shot Revolver? Made by Iver Johnson circa 1879-86. __________________ Use Enough Gun. Do all your hunting BEFORE you shoot!

12-25-2006, 08:02 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Eli Whiltey 5 Shot Revolver? Hi GMAC...welcome to TFF. According to Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms what you have is a Whitney Size/Model No. 1, Wide Cylinder. They were marked "WHITNEYVILLE" or "EAGLE CO.", and were made from 1871 to 1879 in calibers .22, .32, and .38 Rimfire. Values: V.G. - $115 Exc. - $325

12-25-2006, 02:23 PM	#4
GMAC479 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Eli Whiltey 5 Shot Revolver? Thank you guys for your help. It was my wife's great grandmother's and her great grandfather bought it to protect the home from varmits and such was the story.