Unique Revolver - Uhhh...What is It?

[rags]

A friend of mine has this here gun, that's been in family, and isn't sure what it is. I told him that makes 2 of us! Any idea's.

I told him this would be an easy one for y'all folks!!

 

[JJEH]

Maybe a Whitney Model 1 Monitor (.22 rimfire, 7-shot, 3.5" barrel, iron frame)? Not sure, but if so it should be marked either Monitor or Defender.

 

[Thuer]

I do have a Whitney model 1. This is not a Whitney. It is a cheap produced revolver made by probably Hopkins and Allen. Or other who do not wish to put their own name on it. There a lot of this around.

 

[desi2358]

Are there any markings on the topstrap? It looks like one of the many "suicide specials" from the late 1800's. There were many makers and many different trade names used. A few collectors have matched some of the trade names to makers by certain design features ( I think I have a list somewhere).

They were most popular in 22 and 32 rimfire though other calibers were available in some versions. The 'suicide special' moniker was a derogatory name (like Saturday night special or assault weapon) that was often applied to these cheap, little guns. Many collectors still use the term today.

 

[JJEH]

I do have a Whitney model 1. This is not a Whitney. It is a cheap produced revolver made by probably Hopkins and Allen. Or other who do not wish to put their own name on it. There a lot of this around.

I appologize.

Well, after re-reading the catalog I have found another one that looks familiar.

Jacob Rupertus Spur Trigger Revolver, .22 rimfire, 7-shot, 2 3/4" barrel. But this one should also have markings, like EMPIRE PAT. NOV. 21. 71 on top of barrel and along side J. RUBERTUS. PHILA

 

[rags]

I just spoke with my buddy and he says that there are no markings on it that he could find. It isn't in his possession at the moment, but I told the only other place where letters or numbers may be is under the grips.

Thanks for all the info! Yeah, this place is GREAT!

 

[rags]

Ok, now that we know what it is, does it hold any value? My guess would be to a very small few...Thanks.

 

[2152hq]

The circular side plate along with the other general characteristics & shape puts it very close to the Remington 'Iroquois'.

Not far from the Marlin 'OK' & 'Little Joker' revolvers either. But they were brass framed as best I can recall and the round side plate was grooved.



The example looks well made.
I'd guess retail value very little. Under $100 probably.
Family history value,,one you don't sell.

 

[Lost Lake]

If it's engraved under the barrel with "Lost Lake Special" I'll give him $500 for it. Those are super rare....


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