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Odd Gun, But Not Mauser

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Bigboy99:
Jim,


I have the opposite problem.  I have very large hands and really enjoy "big" handguns.  A double stacked magazine in .45ACP for me!  I modified my new Whitney so I can attach a suppressor and it makes it really quiet.  What you hear is the slide cycling and the plop as the bullet hits the berm!


When the original Whitney came on the market, it was nicknamed the "The Buck Rodgers Gun" because of its futuristic look and Buck Rodgers being the big TV space program in the late '50's, early '60's.  The aluminum receivers were made by Alco Aluminium Company.  My receiver has the Alco name molded into the cast receiver.  The Whitney was way ahead of its time as it was the first handgun made with a cast aluminum receiver.  I think is was too far ahead of its time and that is what lead to its down fall.  The consensus of the population was, cast aluminium receivers were just not for the manufacture of handguns which resulted in its downfall.

jcorl:
Great insight and fine comment.  Thank you very much.  The serial number #2856 is black with white grips.  It is a stunner of a looker.  The plated #6229 is missing it's rear sight.  The guns are knock out eye poppers, but for my size 7 hand they are almost a two handed job for me to hold.  I guess I better stick with my HScs.   Thanks again for your comments.  They are appreciated.
 
Jim 

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