Whitney Kennedy 44-40

[shrapnel]

There was an earlier post on a Whitney Kennedy, I happen to have a couple, here are some pictures of a rare and very well made lever action rifle and even more rare SRC...


This is an early "S" lever octagon rifle

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SRC in original condition

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[Four Fingers of Death]

In teresting rifle, never heard of it, but a class looking bit of equipment. Looks like it would be hard to wear out. The lever seems to have a long stroke which would allow the smallish lever to do it's job properly I suppose. One fine looking rifle, very well made.

[ajjohns]

Beautiful rifles again! Very nice indeed. Crazy way that lever cycles.

[JWM]

There was an earlier post on a Whitney Kennedy, I happen to have a couple, here are some pictures of a rare and very well made lever action rifle and even more rare SRC...



You're Whitney-Kennedy rifle and carbine are extremely nice. I have a WK and a couple of the Whitney-Morse-Burgess rifles, myself.

[TXGunNut]

Wow, interesting rifle. Guessing it was made early 1900's. Was it made in any other calibers?

[Dutchman]

Wow, interesting rifle. Guessing it was made early 1900's. Was it made in any other calibers?

According to Fladerman's Guide to Antique American Firearms...

Whitney-Kennedy: 1879-1886 with estimated 15,000 mfg. Calibers .38-40, .44-40, .32-20. Large frame: .40-60, .45-60, .45-75, .50-90.

The Whitney Arms Co. was purchased by Winchester in 1887. No more leverguns.

Dutch

[reloader28]

A friend of mine collects Burgess and Whitney rifles. Got a whole safe full.
He hits gun shows all over the place, so I helped him make a display a couple years ago.
He put out a collectors book 2 years ago called "The Burgess Long Range Repeating Rifle Model 1878". It has a bunch of stories in it too that are really interesting.
I think Winchester ended up with a lot of historical credit that really belonged to Eli Whitney.

[Greg]

JWM-

welcome to the site.

Please post pictures of your Whitney-Morse-Burgess rifles...



You're Whitney-Kennedy rifle and carbine are extremely nice. I have a WK and a couple of the Whitney-Morse-Burgess rifles, myself.

[Greg]

reloader28

where could a guy get a copy of his book "The Burgess Long Range Repeating Rifle Model 1878" ??

[reloader28]

I guess I'll have to find out. I had a couple extras on hand, but not anymore.
I dont know if you can just order it at a book store or not. If not, I'm sure he would send you a copy on request. Dale Olson is his name. I dont remember how much they are, but I thought it was very interesting.

Let me know if you can find it . If not, I can take your address over to him and have him send you a copy.

[TXGunNut]

Fascinating rifle, have only heard bits & pieces about it. Did not connect it to Eli Whitney. Guess I have some reading to do. Thanks for sharing!

[JWM]

JWM-

welcome to the site.

Please post pictures of your Whitnet-Morse-Burgess rifles...

Thank you for the welcome, Greg. I have one picture that shows both of the Burgess guns and my WK:

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