Whitney Wolverines live!

Steve Richards · 10-10-2005, 01:28 AM

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.

Steve

Edward Tinker · 10-10-2005, 09:01 AM

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

Ed

Lugerdoc · 10-10-2005, 09:43 AM

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

Pete Ebbink · 10-10-2005, 11:47 AM

Link to this newly made gun :

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

jl7422 · 10-10-2005, 12:00 PM

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!

Ron Wood · 10-10-2005, 01:20 PM

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.

Aaron · 10-10-2005, 03:03 PM

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

fg42 · 10-10-2005, 03:15 PM

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

Herb · 10-10-2005, 04:55 PM

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

Pete Ebbink · 10-10-2005, 09:57 PM

Herb,

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

minigun · 10-11-2005, 12:09 AM

WHOA! Just neat....

Ron Wood · 10-11-2005, 01:16 AM

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

c3006 · 10-11-2005, 03:35 AM

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

Herb · 10-11-2005, 12:26 PM

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.

Hugh · 10-11-2005, 05:26 PM

Still the best and the KING!!!:

10-10-2005, 01:28 AM	#1
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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. Steve

10-10-2005, 09:01 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,992 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	I always wanted one as a kid. Tell me how it shoots! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-10-2005, 09:43 AM	#3
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Steve, I've wondered if the new model mags with also work in the old model? TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

10-10-2005, 01:20 PM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	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. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-10-2005, 04:55 PM	#9
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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 __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

10-10-2005, 11:47 AM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Link to this newly made gun : http://www.samson-mfg.com/Whitney%20Wolverine.htm

10-10-2005, 12:00 PM	#5
jl7422 User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	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!

10-10-2005, 03:03 PM	#7
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	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

10-10-2005, 03:15 PM	#8
fg42 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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

10-10-2005, 09:57 PM	#10
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Herb, This one is the way to go if after a Beretta :

10-11-2005, 12:09 AM	#11
minigun User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 424 Thanks: 15 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	WHOA! Just neat....

10-11-2005, 01:16 AM	#12
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	And for only $39.95 you can add a Wookie gun bearer. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-11-2005, 03:35 AM	#13
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Ron Pardon me if im wrong but I do believe that since the Wookies unionized the price for a gunbearer has doubled __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

10-11-2005, 12:26 PM	#14
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	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. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

10-11-2005, 05:26 PM	#15
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Still the best and the KING!!!: __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*