Original U.S. Civil War Whitney 2nd Model 4th Type Tinned .36 Navy Percussion Revolver with Anchor Proof - Serial 23330 Antique Guns and left China two years

and left China two years later

He was also a “pathfinder” as evident in the patch found on the right sleeve of his Ike jacket

This lovely iridescent type of bluing changes from blue to purple depending on the angle

As controversy grew regarding the alleged placement of nuclear weapons on Okinawa

Original U.S. Civil War Whitney 2nd Model 4th Type Tinned .36 Navy Percussion Revolver with Anchor Proof - Serial 23330 Antique Guns and left China two yearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition example of a U. S. Civil War Whitney Navy percussion revolver, with a desirable U. S. Navy "Anchor" proof, as well as a "tinned" barrel. This plating was usually applied to the barrels of Navy issued examples to help prevent oxidation from the Salty air. The barrels were usually blued, with a case hardened frame. It retains much of the original plated finish, with some wear through on