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Whitney-Laidley #1 Creedmoor Rifle

Sometimes known as the "Whitney Split Breech Action" Manufactured 1871-1881. Laidley's Patent was a design "improvement" on the Remington Rolling Block Action. The total production made is estimated to be less than 100. The box of tools shown were used in more recent times to load the cartridges for this rifle. Note the paper patched bullet mold. In the lid of the box is the template to cut the paper patches. The barrel and action have matched serial numbers. The barrel is 32-3/8 inches long; the length of pull is 13.5 inches; total weight is approximately 9.5 pounds.
Action Left Side
Action Left Side
Pistol Grip
Pistol Grip
Butt Stock Wood Detail with Heel Sight Location
Butt Stock Wood Detail with Heel Sight Location
Heel Plate
Heel Plate
Sight in Mid Range Location
Sight in Mid Range Location
Bottom Pistol Grip Detail
Bottom Pistol Grip Detail
Pistol Grip
Pistol Grip
Fore Stock
Fore Stock
Checkering Detail
Checkering Detail
Front Sight with Hooded Spirit Level
Front Sight with Hooded Spirit Level
Front Sight  - Top Viewl
Front Sight - Top Viewl
Butt Stock - Right Side
Butt Stock - Right Side
Butt Stock - Left Side
Butt Stock - Left Side
Pistol Grip Checkering
Pistol Grip Checkering
Forend Cap
Forend Cap
Whitney - Laidley  Action Detail
Whitney - Laidley Action Detail
Open Whitney - Laidley  Action
Open Whitney - Laidley Action
Right Side Detail
Right Side Detail
Forearm Checkering  - Left Side
Forearm Checkering - Left Side
Forearm Checkering - Right Side
Forearm Checkering - Right Side
Front Sight - Side View
Front Sight - Side View
Action Left Side
Action Left Side
Front Sight
Front Sight
Shooting Kit
Shooting Kit
Box Contents
Box Contents
Whitney-Laidley Creedmoor Tool Kit Letter
Whitney-Laidley Creedmoor Tool Kit Letter
Paper Patch Mould
Paper Patch Mould
Tang Detail
Tang Detail
Barrel Markings
Barrel Markings
Tang Serial Number
Tang Serial Number
Cocked Action
Cocked Action