#5050 • Whitney Howard .44 Caliber "Thunderbolt" Rifle

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $400.00

Status: Sold

Whitney Howard .44 Caliber "Thunderbolt" Rifle in .44 cal with 27" round barrel. Left side of barrel stamped"C. HOWARD PATENTED.SEPT. 26. &OCT.10.1865-OCT. 28. 1862" right side of barrel stamped extremely light"MANUF'D. FOR-HOWARD-BROTHERS-BY-WHITNEY-ARMS-CO.-WHITNEYVILLE.CONN." Rifle is serial numbered"350" on lever connector. Metal exhibits overall wear with rifle presenting checkered stock. Top screw burred.