Whitney Kennedy 45-60

[shrapnel]

I bought this nice Whitney Kennedy rifle and there really isn't a specific forum for these rifles, but they are similar to the 1876 in age and chamberings. This is a 45-60 which is my favorite vintage cartridge. The serial number is under 300 and it has the "S" lever, factory swivels and double set triggers.I am anticipating shooting it soon...

[Will Ketchum]

Iv'e always been fascinated by the Whitney Kennedys. I thought the S lever might be a bit more awkward than the Winchester full loop. Don't you have to change your grip while cocking and bring back into battery?

[Mike]

Very Nice. Like the look of these guns.

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[Coal Creek Griff]

Wow.  Which is to say, WOW!  Thanks, Shrapnel!

CC Griff

[Long Knife Rich]

 Wow! That rifle looks to be in great shape. Let us know how it shoots.

[Blackpowder Burn]

Dang, you always find the coolest stuff!  Santa must have thought you were a very good boy this year! 

[shrapnel]

Dang, you always find the coolest stuff!  Santa must have thought you were a very good boy this year! 

Here are a couple SRC that I have as well. One is 44-40, the other a 45-60...

[Coal Creek Griff]

Thanks again for showing us some of your collection! Most of us only get to see such quality in museums and it's great that you let us join in your enjoyment. Have a very merry Christmas!

CC Griff

[Arizona Trooper]

Great find! Congratulations. That's the first sporting Kennedy I've seen with a Springfield rear sight. Very interesting. Does it have a prefix ahead of the serial number? The brother yours is in my rack, also 45-60 but no set trigger. It is E4XX. It is supposedly from the first batch made in the 1876 Winchester calibers. It is a great shooter, especially with the heavy Marlin 45-70 bullets. 

[Buck Stinson]

The WK's are beautiful and very well made rifles.  I had an octagon barrel sporting rifle several years ago that was almost flat new.  It was an early gun in .44 WCF with serpentine lever.  The serial number was A-124.  Nice early gun.  Wish I still had it.

[rbertalotto]

I got me one of these! It was refinished so I got it at a very good price. Then I found on Ebay a loop lever which I like much better than the "S" lever.



Mine is in 44-40 and is a hoot to use in a Cowboy Action Shoot with Black Powder. Not fast but VERY HIGH style points!

[Buzzard Bayne]

I bought this nice Whitney Kennedy rifle and there really isn't a specific forum for these rifles, but they are similar to the 1876 in age and chamberings. This is a 45-60 which is my favorite vintage cartridge. The serial number is under 300 and it has the "S" lever, factory swivels and double set triggers.I am anticipating shooting it soon...

Cannot see the photos.

[King Medallion]

I can see it.

[Arizona Trooper]

Here's my 45-60. It's a keeper for sure! When the gang gets together at the range, the question is always, "Did you bring the Whitney?" 

[Arizona Trooper]

I'm shooting 21 gr. of 5744 and the Lyman 1881 Marlin bullet (#457193). The mold is opened up to 0.462". Goes over the chrono at just under 1100 fps. Whitneys have ~1 in 20 twist, so they like heavy bullets. It shoots black powder just as well, generally 55 gr. Swiss 1.5F with the Marlin bullet.