Whitney Wolverines live!
 

I went to a small show in Canby, Oregon and came home with a new Whitney Wolverine. The frame is polymere and the only visible metal parts are the hammer, trigger, barrel, and bolt. I am sure some of the other pieces are but I have not taken it apart to look.

It looks just like the old ones and has a nice feel to it. At $300.00 it is not out of range of other .22LR pistols. It should give the Ruger a good run.


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Steve

I always wanted one as a kid. Tell me how it shoots!

Ed

Steve, I've wondered if the new model mags with also work in the old model? TH

Link to this newly made gun :

http://www.samson-mfg.com/Whitney%20Wolverine.htm

I have yet to see one of the new Wolverines, but am fortunate enough to have an original Whitney Wolverine. Hands-down it is the best shooting .22 I own. The grips fit my hand perfectly, and much like a Luger it is a natural pointer with an excellent trigger pull. Everybody who shoots mine doesn't want to give it back! It's no surprise to me that it is now being reproduced; although I am a little dissapointed that the Olympic copy adds some additional features not found on the originals--like the rib on top and relief panel ahead of the trigger guard. IMO, the original has much cleaner lines, and a classier appearance with the 2-tone black finish and brown grips. Definitely a design ahead of it's time!

I have to echo what John (jl7422) said. It was the first pistol I shot as a kid and I still have an original. The action cycles at an incredible rate. My buddy and I (it was his gun) used to hold the grip in our left hand and "flutter" our right trigger finger as fast as we could. You could empty the magazine in under two seconds and probably quicker if it was possible to make your finger go faster. The sights are rudimentary but it is a tack driver and will group the shots as close as you have the ability to aim.

Here's one NIB offered for $279 delivered. Since it is made by Olympic Arms and comes in a modern plastic box, I assume it is of recent manufacture. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=159238

I also have an original Whitney but I haven't shot it in a long time. I remember the reputation they had of developing cracks and the having part of the bolt fly out the back causing injury to the shooter. I have experiance with the fireing pin fly out and strike my sighting EYE (THE GOOD ONE) from a LES Rogack copy that didn't have a roll pin retainer installed. Once is too many for me so I suggest either don't shoot an original Wolverine or check the bolt for signs of cracks after each clip fired. Bob Benson

As far as the futuristic look is concerned Berreta makes a .22 that is kinda 'out there' too and the price is not bad either....
http://products.berettausa.com/frame...del=U22%20Neos

Herb,

This one is the way to go if after a Beretta :

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WHOA! Just neat....

And for only $39.95 you can add a Wookie gun bearer.

Ron
Pardon me if im wrong but I do believe that since the Wookies unionized the price for a gunbearer has doubled:roflmao:

Pete, that's a really neat one, I'll be the sholder holster is a bear to adjust! Breaks my heart to see that the Wookies got unionized, every thing is gettin pricey.

:soapbox: Still the best and the KING!!!:
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