The original Whitney .22 semi-automatic pistol was manufactured for only a few years in the 1950s. According to author Antonio Tanglienti, a little over 13,000 of these pistols were made. It was made from space-aged materials (aluminum and plastic) and the design was ergonomic and naturally point-able.
This fine specimen originally belonged to my grandfather and was handed down to my father. When my father passed away last month it was passed on to me.
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Wow!
I see a little bit of Luger, 1911, Walther and Flash Gordon in that thing. Me likey.
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Haven't seen one of those in a long time, and you show one still with the box and paperwork, NICE!!!!
While the pistol is special by itself, having your family history makes it super special to you. Sorry to hear about the way you got it, but at least it is staying in the family.
Looks like a Beretta NEOS.
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pretty cool, they were well ahead of their time.
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That is pretty cool. Do you plan to shoot it?
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Ditto this question.Originally Posted by ltorlo64
Very nice gun, and sorry for your loss.
they marketed new guns a few years ago. damn near all plastic though.
total marketing failure, most guys who had originals were trappers so no appeal for the new ones.
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I really like that pistol, When you shoot it wear a go pro on your head so we can watch.
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Thanks. I will be keeping all of my father's firearms to pass on to my future kid(s) some day. My future kids will be getting quite the inventory of guns when I croak some day!
Maybe some day down the road after I do some research. Right now I don't know enough about this pistol to risk shooting it in case there is a part or two that risks breaking after sitting for 50+ years.
Thanks and thank you.
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