E.Whitney 1858 Navy & Eagle 2nd Gen .36 BP

Make: E.Whitney Model: 1858 Navy & Eagle 2nd Gen Caliber: .36 BP Action: SA Barrel: 7.5 Bore: Frosty Serial # NSN Condition: Good “Collectors” Eli Whiteny (1765-1825) is one of the most famous inventors to have ever lived. He is most famous for the cotton gin which had a profound effect on the American economy in the early 19th century, particularly in the South, but he also was heavily involved in the firearms industry. This “Rare”1858 .36 Cal Navy & Eagle 2nd Gen 4th Type revolver is a Whitney Co. percussion revolver that entered production in 1858 and was discontinued in the late 1860s. The gun was among the first generation of practical solid frame revolvers, it was an early competitor to Colt which had just lost its Master patent in 1857 which had allowed Samuel Colt to dominate the r...