O l y m p i c Whitney

Olympic Arms

Owner’s Manual
A r m s Wolverine
Wo l v e r i n e
W h i t n ey
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Serial Number (800) 228 - 3471

Rev 7/05
 Warning Warranty
Before Use Do not attempt to use the Whitney Wolverine pistol or use Lifetime Warranty This product, as with all Olympic Arms
any of its components until you have read and fully understand this owner’s products, comes with a Lifetime Warranty. Our goal at Olympic Arms is to
manual. This owner’s manual is provided to assist with safe performance lead the industry in customer service and satisfaction. For this reason, we are
and enjoyment of your new Whitney Wolverine pistol. If there is anything in proud to offer the most comprehensive factory warranty of its kind. We will
this manual that you do not understand, or if you have any questions about warranty all parts and products manufactured by Olympic Arms against any
the safe operation of this firearm, please call our Customer Service Team at and all manufacturer’s defects in materials and workmanship which affect the
(360) 456 - 3471 before you attempt to use your Whitney Wolverine. satisfactory operation of the item being warranted. This warranty is non-
transferable.

Basic NRA rules for safe gun handling: (1) Always Beyond warranty, we guarantee complete customer satisfaction. If you are not
keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. (2) Always keep your fingers off the completely satisfied with the purchase of any Olympic Arms product for any
trigger until ready to discharge the gun. (3) Always keep the gun unloaded reason, simply return it to us within sixty (60) days for a replacement, credit,
until ready to use. (4) Always treat your gun as if it were loaded and ready or refund of the original purchase price (to be decided by Olympic Arms). If you
to discharge. purchase your product directly from Olympic Arms you will need your original
invoice and an RMA number before returning your product. To obtain an RMA
number, please call our Customer Service Team. In the case you purchased your
Warning When the Whitney Wolverine pistol is not being used product from an Olympic Arms dealer then their return policy applies foremost.
immediately make sure to remove the magazine and clear the pistol. This Olympic Arms Inc. does not dictate the in-store policies of its dealers and/or
will prevent unintended discharge and prolong magazine life. Unintentional distributors.
discharge of the Whitney Wolverine pistol could cause damage to the pistol
itself and/or cause other property damage and/or injury and/or death to The liability of Olympic Arms is limited to repair or replacement of only those
people. parts determined by our expert staff to be defective on the part of the factory.
The decision to repair or replace a warranted product will be made by Olympic
Arms as necessary to provide the end user with a properly operating finished
About the Whitney Wolverine Pistol: The Whitney product. Olympic Arms assumes no liability for accidental or consequential
Wolverine is a handgun and considered a dangerous weapon. The Whitney damages.
Wolverine was designed to be cost effective, simple to use, and easy to
enjoy. Handling the Whitney Wolverine before use, after use, or performing The following items are specifically excluded from coverage under this
maintenance in manners not described in this owner’s manual may: void your warranty: normal wear of the protective finishes and of all metal or plastic
warranty, cause damage to your Whitney Wolverine and/or its components; parts; damage or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse
cause other property damage, cause injury or death to yourself or other or unauthorized repair or alteration; damage or malfunction resulting from
people. barrel obstructions; damage or malfunction resulting from use of other than
factory SAAMI specification brass cased new production ammunition; damage
resulting from the use of any imported, hand loaded, reloaded or factory re-
Contents of this owner’s manual: This manual is meant manufactured ammunition; any finished products that are not assembled at
to be a guide on how to prep to use, maintain and enjoy your new Whitney Olympic Arms’ facilities or are assembled using imported or used parts (this
Wolverine pistol. includes complete rifle kits, pistol kits, upper receivers, lower receivers, barrel
units / assemblies, etc.); any damage to Olympic Arms parts or components
Page Details Page Details during assembly by an individual, organization, company or entity other than
3 Identifying Components 9 & 10 Parts View & List Olympic Arms.
4 Notes on Maintenance 11 Notes & Tips
For more information and details on the Lifetime Warranty and Satisfaction
5 & 6 Safety & Loading 12 Accessories & Options Guarantee, please call our Customer Service Team at (360) 456 - 3471 or e-mail
7 & 8 Disassembly 13 & 14 Disclaimers & Warranty info@[Link].

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 Disclaimers Whitney History
The history of the Whitney Wolverine dates back over a half-century. In 1953
Danger This product, as with many other Olympic Arms products, can Robert L. Hillberg and Howard Johnson developed ideas for a new .22 pistol
cause damage to itself, to other property; cause injury or death of its operator design. In 1956 the original Whitney Wolverine was released much the same
or other people. Use of the product demands responsibility and understanding as it is today. The original Whitney featured an aluminum alloy frame with a
with regard to guns and gun use. This product is not recommended for novice blue finish and minor cosmetic and functional differences.
gun owners/operators without experienced supervision. This product must
not be used by those who are not legally eligible to own or operate a firearm Its radical design employed the frame merely as an envelope for the internal
of this type. working parts and the shape was often called “space age” or “modernis-
tic”. The ergonomics were hailed as superb and when many people held the
Notes on Ammunition Olympic Arms does not endorse any Whitney they found that it pointed naturally and quickly at their targets.
specific brand of ammunition, however, the Whitney Wolverine pistol has been
successfully test fired with the following ammunition: Federal Lightning™, The Whitney name was derived from the original factory’s proximity to the Eli
Winchester Super X™ and Remington #1522™. Whitney facilities of the previous century. Along the development process in
the 50’s the Wolverine name was acquired as well.
Hyper-velocity ammunition will function in the Whitney Wolverine pistol, but
with the effect of accelerated wear on the pistol and its components. Use of Roughly thirteen thousand of the original Whitney Wolverine pistols were
hyper-velocity ammunition will void your warranty. made. Of those thirteen thousand about 900 were made in nickel. In 1957
the standard blue version of the Whitney Wolverine sold for $39.95, a very
Olympic Arms recommends against using steel casing ammunition. Malfunction competitive price for those days. Business factors ultimately kept the
can result from steel casing ammunition when the cases expand from heat Whitney Wolverine from a longer production run.
after firing as well as fouling of the components of the Whitney Wolverine
pistol. Olympic Arms recommends brass cased types of ammunition for the In the late 1990’s Robert Schuetz, owner of Olympic Arms Inc, began plans to
Whitney Wolverine pistol. bring the Whitney Wolverine pistol back. After several years of development,
setbacks and natural disasters the Whitney arrived in 2005.
Notes & Records On Ammunition Used:
The new Whitney Wolverine is very much like the original. Today we use a
_________________________________________________________________ polymer frame rather than the aluminum alloy. Other minor enhancements
_________________________________________________________________ include a ventilated rib and safety mechanisms.
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_________________________________________________________________ Future plans call for the Whitney Wolverine to remain in production for years
_________________________________________________________________ to come. Accessories already available include checkered wood grips, ballistic
_________________________________________________________________ nylon holster and, for those legally enabled, a full length silencer made from
_________________________________________________________________ titanium. Other plans include interchangeable barrel assemblies for .17MK2,
_________________________________________________________________ limited edition color theme frames and sight mounts.
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 Identifying Parts Accessories
Various accessories are now available for the Whitney Wolverine as well as
3 4 5 6 replacement and spare parts. Please refer to the “Parts View” and “Parts
2 List” pages for information on internal parts of the Whitney Wolverine.
7
1 Ballistic nylon holster protects and
secures your Whitney to your side.
Pricing may be available online or
8
13 contact our Customer Service Team
for the latest prices and availability.
(1) Muzzle • E-mail: info@[Link]
(2) Barrel Nut • Tel (360) 456 - 3471
12 11
(3) Blade Type Front Sight
(4) Vented Rib
10
(5) Dovetail Rear Sight
Nylon H
(6) Hammer o lster
(7) Cocking Piece 9
(8) Thumb Safety
Fully checkered grips made Extra magazines are always helpful
(9) Magazine Catch & Release from cocobolo wood. for enjoying your Whitney.
(10) Grips
(11) Trigger
(12) Trigger Guard
(13) Barrel Nut Locking Plunger

Barrel Key
Barrel Seat

Wood G Extra M
rips agazine
s
Firing Pin Lock
Replacement cases with the Wolverine icon Cleaning Kit which includes cleaner, bore rod
molded to the lid. While supplies last. and cleaning patches.

Cocking Piece

Mainspring, Barrel,
Firing Pin and other parts.

Barrel Tube Assembly Breech Pin Replace Cleanin

ment C g Kit
Key Components ases

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 General Notes Maintenance
Assembly Tip: Olympic Arms does not recommend any specific brands of cleaners, lubricants or
To help with installing the barrel tube assembly into the frame, our technicians have preservatives. Olympic Arms only requires that you use gun specific products to
found a way to keep the small parts from falling off the barrel tube assembly. The clean, lubricate and preserve your Whitney Wolverine pistol.
technicians recommend putting a drop or two of gun oil onto the slot for the barrel key
and seat which helps to hold these two pieces in place for insertion into the frame. The
same tip applies to the firing pin lock on the top of the barrel tube assembly. What you need to do:
As a gun owner you are responsible for the care and maintenance of your Whitney
The photos in this manual show how to remove the barrel nut without tools, however, Wolverine. Damage and/or malfunctions caused by poor or nonexistent maintenance
our technicians use a small flat head screw driver to assist the process. The technicians may not be covered by the Lifetime Warranty. It is important for the proper and safe
stand the Whitney on end with the barrel pointing up. Then use the screwdriver to function of the Whitney Wolverine, as well as any firearm, that cleaning and inspection
depress the locking plunger with one hand, and the other hand more easily unscrews the be performed on a regular basis.
barrel nut.
Inspection:
For your safety: • Inspect the barrel for buildup and/or obstructions. Remove any obstructions and
Olympic Arms recommends against leaving a round in the chamber when the Whitney clean out any buildup.
Wolverine is not going to be immediately discharged. When preparing the pistol for • Pull the cocking piece back and release it several times. Pull and retraction should
storage, it should be cleared (see “Clearing the pistol”) which leaves the magazine be smooth and consistent. Clean and lubricate the internal components of the barrel
removed, the chamber empty and the hammer in fully cocked. After the pistol is tube assembly periodically. This will reduce friction and wear of components.
cleared we recommend inserting an empty magazine into the Whitney and moving the • When firing your Whitney make notes of feeding and extracting. Cleaning and
hammer to a half-cocked position. With the hammer half-cocked, remove the magazine lubricating components of the barrel tube assembly is essential for proper feed and
and proceed to store the pistol. Following these guidelines will further assist in extraction.
preventing unintentional discharge of the Whitney Wolverine.
Barrel Tube Assembly:
Maintenance of the barrel tube assembly does not require the removal of the barrel tube
Proper Assembly: assembly from the frame. The barrel should be cleaned regularly with bore cleaner.
The parts view does not clearly depict how the barrel needs to be assembled. As a
The remainder of the Whitney Wolverine components should be cleaned and lubricated
result, some Whitney owners have experienced firing issues. When re-assembling your
with gun specific products.
Whitney after maintenance, be sure the barrel assembly is done properly with the barrel
seat on the inside of the frame. Directions and photos below provide assistance.
Magazine:
This picture shows the forward end of the barrel assembly. First the For longer magazine life and increased reliability of the Whitney Wolverine magazine,
barrel seat is slid onto the fore end of the barrel. Then rotate the Olympic Arms recommends AGAINST lubricating the magazine. Cleaning of the external
barrel seat until the slot on the barrel seat is aligned with the slot on shell should be performed as needed. Under normal use and conditions the magazine
the barrel. With the slots aligned, insert the barrel key through both internal components should not need to be cleaned or lubricated.
slots. Next, the barrel assembly is inserted into the frame with the
forward threads protruding from the muzzle of the frame. The barrel
nut is then threaded onto the barrel from the outside of the frame. Personal Notes On Maintenance:
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 Safety Parts List
Manual Safety: Costs of parts available on request.
The thumb safety is located on the left-rear side of the frame,
Many of the parts from the original Whitney Wolverine are available through
just under the cocking piece ( see “Identifying Parts” section ).
Olympic Arms. Please call our Customer Service Team if you need a replacement
The safety lever is pushed down to place the weapon on SAFE. part for your original Whitney Wolverine.
The safety can only be engaged with the hammer fully cocked.
NOTE: The design of the current Whitney Wolverine is slightly altered from
The Whitney Wolverine is equipped with a dual safety. When the original Whitney Wolverine. The parts schematic on the facing page will
engaged, the safety not only blocks the sear, it also disconnects not accurately represent parts for original pistols.
the trigger from the firing mechanism. Pulling the trigger with
the safety engaged will not damage the pistol.

Screw, Pistol Grip & Side Plate

Automatic Magazine Disconnect Safety:

Cocking Plunger Spring

This pistol is designed so that it cannot be fired when the

Barrel Locking Plunger

‘C’ Clip - Hammer Pin
Magazine Disconnect
Hammer Spring Seat
magazine is not inserted or not inserted properly. Even if a

Barrel Index Pin (2)

Magazine Catch Pin

Hammer Pin Sleeve

Trigger Connector
Extractor Plunger
round is mistakenly left inside the chamber, the pistol cannot

Extractor Spring

Magazine Spring
Hammer Spring

Safety Lock Pin

Spring Seat Pin

be discharged. Despite this safety feature, Olympic Arms

Trigger Spring

Hammer Pin

Pistol Grips
Sear Spring
PART NAME
recommends AGAINST leaving a round in the chamber.

Mainspring

Trigger Pin
Barrel Key

Rear Sight
Strut Pin
Sear Pin

Ejector

Safety
Clearing The Pistol:
• Point the pistol in a safe direction and remove the magazine by
releasing the lock on the bottom-rear of the grip, and pulling down

JLM-032-1
JLM-032-2
JLM-032-3
JLM-032-4
JLM-032-5
JLM-032-6
JLM-033-1
JLM-033-2
JLM-033-3
JLM-033-4
JLM-033-5
JLM-034
JLM-035
JLM-036
JLM-037
JLM-038
JLM-039
JLM-040
JLM-041
JLM-042
JLM-043
JLM-044
JLM-045
JLM-046
JLM-047
JLM-048
JLM-049
JLM-050
on the magazine tab on the bottom-front of the grip.

PART #
• Pull the cocking piece to its full extent and remove any ammunition
that may be inside the chamber (see “Figure A”).
• With the cocking piece still pulled back, visually inspect the chamber
to ensure the pistol is not loaded.
• For further safety, see the General Notes on page 11.

Hammer Spring Plunger

Magazine Bottom Lock

Trigger Spring Plunger

Magazine Assembly

Magazine Follower
Magazine Bottom

Magazine Insert

Magazine Catch
Magazine Shell
Firing Pin Lock

Cocking Piece
Action Frame
Breech Block
Barrel Seat
PART NAME

Breech Pin
Side Plate

Firing Pin
Extractor

Hammer

Sear Bar
Trigger
Frame
Barrel

Strut
Tube

Sear
Nut
JLM-004
JLM-005
JLM-006
JLM-007
JLM-008
JLM-009
JLM-010
JLM-011
JLM-012
JLM-014
JLM-015
JLM-016
JLM-017
JLM-018
JLM-019
JLM-020
JLM-021
JLM-022
JLM-023
JLM-024
JLM-025
JLM-026
JLM-027
JLM-028
JLM-029
JLM-030
JLM-031
PART #

Figure Figure
A B

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 Parts View Loading
Ammunition:
The Olympic Arms Whitney Wolverine pistol is designed to function best
with .22 LR high velocity ammunition. To avoid malfunction Olympic
Arms strongly recommends against using economy ammunition.

Loading The Magazine:

The takedown tool included with your Whitney works well as a follower

022

023
tool and will assist in the loading of the magazine.
33-4

• Insert your follower tool into the magazine follower as shown below.
046

028
• Hold the magazine with one hand. Using the thumb on the hand

025
026
holding the magazine, pull down slightly on magazine follower tool
042

017

33-5
(see “Figure D”).

32-4
018

33-2
043

• With the free hand, load the magazine one round at a time by

031
inserting the round rim first. At the same time you are loading a
027

024

044
round, pull back on the magazine follower tool to ease tension from

32-3
the magazine spring.
012

33-1

• The magazine has a ten (10) round capacity.

019

029
036
32-2

Loading Your Whitney:

034

33-3

Insert the loaded magazine into the pistol grip with the bullets
011

pointed toward the muzzle of the handgun (see “Figure B”). Make
047

sure the magazine seats properly by visually inspecting the base of the
050
010

magazine well to ensure the magazine catch is properly locking the

040

magazine into place (see “Figure C”).

005

016
039

Pull the cocking piece fully to the rear and allow it to snap forward.
041

Do not ease the cocking piece forward by hand, as it will not properly
007
015

load a cartridge into the pistol chamber.

014

041
021
006

020
038

048
009

030
32-6

037
035
008

32-5
045
32-1

049

Figure Figure
C D

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 Disassembly Disassembly
When performing maintenance on your Whitney Wolverine pistol, it
is easier to work with the pistol disassembled. The following steps Figure
1 Figure
describe in general the steps for disassembling your Whitney pistol 2
for the purpose of maintaining parts. Modification of any internal
components will void your warranty.

1. Remove the magazine and clear the pistol. (See ‘Clearing The
Pistol’ section.)
2. Depress the locking plunger on the muzzle of the pistol and remove
the barrel nut by turning it counter-clockwise (see “Figure 1” on
opposite page).
3. The locking plunger, its spring and the barrel nut should be set
aside to prevent misplacement of these small parts (see “Figure 2”
on opposite page).
4. Move the hammer to the full cocked position.
5. Grasping the cocking piece, pull the entire tube assembly out Figure Figure
3 4
through the rear of the pistol (see “Figure 3” on opposite page).
6. Remove the key and barrel seat from the front of the barrel. If
the key does not come out with the barrel and tube assembly, be
sure to remove it from the front of the frame (see “Figure 4” on
opposite page).
7. Remove the firing pin lock from the top of the slide. Take extra
caution not to misplace this piece as it is very small.
8. Pull the firing pin from the rear of the tube assembly to remove it.
9. The breech block retaining pin may now be removed by pulling
the barrel slightly forward and holding it in that position while the
retaining pin is pushed out. The mag loader tool can be used to
push the retaining pin out (see “Figure 5” on opposite page).
10. The breech block and barrel can now be removed from the tube. Figure
Re-assembly of the Whitney
5
11. Carefully remove the extractor, extractor plunger, and spring. The
spring is under tension, therefore we recommend caution in its Wolverine is the exact reversal of the
steps used to disassemble the pistol.
removal.
Please refer to page 11 for tips and
12. It is recommended that the ejector be left attached to the barrel. tricks on assembling the Whitney
If it must be removed, use caution not to bend it. Wolverine. Also important to note
on that page is the description on
Olympic Arms recommends against further disassembly of the proper assembly of the barrel key
Whitney Wolverine pistol. and seat.

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 Disassembly Disassembly
When performing maintenance on your Whitney Wolverine pistol, it
is easier to work with the pistol disassembled. The following steps Figure
1 Figure
describe in general the steps for disassembling your Whitney pistol 2
for the purpose of maintaining parts. Modification of any internal
components will void your warranty.

1. Remove the magazine and clear the pistol. (See ‘Clearing The
Pistol’ section.)
2. Depress the locking plunger on the muzzle of the pistol and remove
the barrel nut by turning it counter-clockwise (see “Figure 1” on
opposite page).
3. The locking plunger, its spring and the barrel nut should be set
aside to prevent misplacement of these small parts (see “Figure 2”
on opposite page).
4. Move the hammer to the full cocked position.
5. Grasping the cocking piece, pull the entire tube assembly out Figure Figure
3 4
through the rear of the pistol (see “Figure 3” on opposite page).
6. Remove the key and barrel seat from the front of the barrel. If
the key does not come out with the barrel and tube assembly, be
sure to remove it from the front of the frame (see “Figure 4” on
opposite page).
7. Remove the firing pin lock from the top of the slide. Take extra
caution not to misplace this piece as it is very small.
8. Pull the firing pin from the rear of the tube assembly to remove it.
9. The breech block retaining pin may now be removed by pulling
the barrel slightly forward and holding it in that position while the
retaining pin is pushed out. The mag loader tool can be used to
push the retaining pin out (see “Figure 5” on opposite page).
10. The breech block and barrel can now be removed from the tube. Figure
Re-assembly of the Whitney
5
11. Carefully remove the extractor, extractor plunger, and spring. The
spring is under tension, therefore we recommend caution in its Wolverine is the exact reversal of the
steps used to disassemble the pistol.
removal.
Please refer to page 11 for tips and
12. It is recommended that the ejector be left attached to the barrel. tricks on assembling the Whitney
If it must be removed, use caution not to bend it. Wolverine. Also important to note
on that page is the description on
Olympic Arms recommends against further disassembly of the proper assembly of the barrel key
Whitney Wolverine pistol. and seat.

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 Parts View Loading
Ammunition:
The Olympic Arms Whitney Wolverine pistol is designed to function best
with .22 LR high velocity ammunition. To avoid malfunction Olympic
Arms strongly recommends against using economy ammunition.

Loading The Magazine:

The takedown tool included with your Whitney works well as a follower

022

023
tool and will assist in the loading of the magazine.
33-4

• Insert your follower tool into the magazine follower as shown below.
046

028
• Hold the magazine with one hand. Using the thumb on the hand

025
026
holding the magazine, pull down slightly on magazine follower tool
042

017

33-5
(see “Figure D”).

32-4
018

33-2
043

• With the free hand, load the magazine one round at a time by

031
inserting the round rim first. At the same time you are loading a
027

024

044
round, pull back on the magazine follower tool to ease tension from

32-3
the magazine spring.
012

33-1

• The magazine has a ten (10) round capacity.

019

029
036
32-2

Loading Your Whitney:

034

33-3

Insert the loaded magazine into the pistol grip with the bullets
011

pointed toward the muzzle of the handgun (see “Figure B”). Make
047

sure the magazine seats properly by visually inspecting the base of the
050
010

magazine well to ensure the magazine catch is properly locking the

040

magazine into place (see “Figure C”).

005

016
039

Pull the cocking piece fully to the rear and allow it to snap forward.
041

Do not ease the cocking piece forward by hand, as it will not properly
007
015

load a cartridge into the pistol chamber.

014

041
021
006

020
038

048
009

030
32-6

037
035
008

32-5
045
32-1

049

Figure Figure
C D

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 Safety Parts List
Manual Safety: Costs of parts available on request.
The thumb safety is located on the left-rear side of the frame,
Many of the parts from the original Whitney Wolverine are available through
just under the cocking piece ( see “Identifying Parts” section ).
Olympic Arms. Please call our Customer Service Team if you need a replacement
The safety lever is pushed down to place the weapon on SAFE. part for your original Whitney Wolverine.
The safety can only be engaged with the hammer fully cocked.
NOTE: The design of the current Whitney Wolverine is slightly altered from
The Whitney Wolverine is equipped with a dual safety. When the original Whitney Wolverine. The parts schematic on the facing page will
engaged, the safety not only blocks the sear, it also disconnects not accurately represent parts for original pistols.
the trigger from the firing mechanism. Pulling the trigger with
the safety engaged will not damage the pistol.

Screw, Pistol Grip & Side Plate

Automatic Magazine Disconnect Safety:

Cocking Plunger Spring

This pistol is designed so that it cannot be fired when the

Barrel Locking Plunger

‘C’ Clip - Hammer Pin
Magazine Disconnect
Hammer Spring Seat
magazine is not inserted or not inserted properly. Even if a

Barrel Index Pin (2)

Magazine Catch Pin

Hammer Pin Sleeve

Trigger Connector
Extractor Plunger
round is mistakenly left inside the chamber, the pistol cannot

Extractor Spring

Magazine Spring
Hammer Spring

Safety Lock Pin

Spring Seat Pin

be discharged. Despite this safety feature, Olympic Arms

Trigger Spring

Hammer Pin

Pistol Grips
Sear Spring
PART NAME
recommends AGAINST leaving a round in the chamber.

Mainspring

Trigger Pin
Barrel Key

Rear Sight
Strut Pin
Sear Pin

Ejector

Safety
Clearing The Pistol:
• Point the pistol in a safe direction and remove the magazine by
releasing the lock on the bottom-rear of the grip, and pulling down

JLM-032-1
JLM-032-2
JLM-032-3
JLM-032-4
JLM-032-5
JLM-032-6
JLM-033-1
JLM-033-2
JLM-033-3
JLM-033-4
JLM-033-5
JLM-034
JLM-035
JLM-036
JLM-037
JLM-038
JLM-039
JLM-040
JLM-041
JLM-042
JLM-043
JLM-044
JLM-045
JLM-046
JLM-047
JLM-048
JLM-049
JLM-050
on the magazine tab on the bottom-front of the grip.

PART #
• Pull the cocking piece to its full extent and remove any ammunition
that may be inside the chamber (see “Figure A”).
• With the cocking piece still pulled back, visually inspect the chamber
to ensure the pistol is not loaded.
• For further safety, see the General Notes on page 11.

Hammer Spring Plunger

Magazine Bottom Lock

Trigger Spring Plunger

Magazine Assembly

Magazine Follower
Magazine Bottom

Magazine Insert

Magazine Catch
Magazine Shell
Firing Pin Lock

Cocking Piece
Action Frame
Breech Block
Barrel Seat
PART NAME

Breech Pin
Side Plate

Firing Pin
Extractor

Hammer

Sear Bar
Trigger
Frame
Barrel

Strut
Tube

Sear
Nut
JLM-004
JLM-005
JLM-006
JLM-007
JLM-008
JLM-009
JLM-010
JLM-011
JLM-012
JLM-014
JLM-015
JLM-016
JLM-017
JLM-018
JLM-019
JLM-020
JLM-021
JLM-022
JLM-023
JLM-024
JLM-025
JLM-026
JLM-027
JLM-028
JLM-029
JLM-030
JLM-031
PART #

Figure Figure
A B

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 General Notes Maintenance
Assembly Tip: Olympic Arms does not recommend any specific brands of cleaners, lubricants or
To help with installing the barrel tube assembly into the frame, our technicians have preservatives. Olympic Arms only requires that you use gun specific products to
found a way to keep the small parts from falling off the barrel tube assembly. The clean, lubricate and preserve your Whitney Wolverine pistol.
technicians recommend putting a drop or two of gun oil onto the slot for the barrel key
and seat which helps to hold these two pieces in place for insertion into the frame. The
same tip applies to the firing pin lock on the top of the barrel tube assembly. What you need to do:
As a gun owner you are responsible for the care and maintenance of your Whitney
The photos in this manual show how to remove the barrel nut without tools, however, Wolverine. Damage and/or malfunctions caused by poor or nonexistent maintenance
our technicians use a small flat head screw driver to assist the process. The technicians may not be covered by the Lifetime Warranty. It is important for the proper and safe
stand the Whitney on end with the barrel pointing up. Then use the screwdriver to function of the Whitney Wolverine, as well as any firearm, that cleaning and inspection
depress the locking plunger with one hand, and the other hand more easily unscrews the be performed on a regular basis.
barrel nut.
Inspection:
For your safety: • Inspect the barrel for buildup and/or obstructions. Remove any obstructions and
Olympic Arms recommends against leaving a round in the chamber when the Whitney clean out any buildup.
Wolverine is not going to be immediately discharged. When preparing the pistol for • Pull the cocking piece back and release it several times. Pull and retraction should
storage, it should be cleared (see “Clearing the pistol”) which leaves the magazine be smooth and consistent. Clean and lubricate the internal components of the barrel
removed, the chamber empty and the hammer in fully cocked. After the pistol is tube assembly periodically. This will reduce friction and wear of components.
cleared we recommend inserting an empty magazine into the Whitney and moving the • When firing your Whitney make notes of feeding and extracting. Cleaning and
hammer to a half-cocked position. With the hammer half-cocked, remove the magazine lubricating components of the barrel tube assembly is essential for proper feed and
and proceed to store the pistol. Following these guidelines will further assist in extraction.
preventing unintentional discharge of the Whitney Wolverine.
Barrel Tube Assembly:
Maintenance of the barrel tube assembly does not require the removal of the barrel tube
Proper Assembly: assembly from the frame. The barrel should be cleaned regularly with bore cleaner.
The parts view does not clearly depict how the barrel needs to be assembled. As a
The remainder of the Whitney Wolverine components should be cleaned and lubricated
result, some Whitney owners have experienced firing issues. When re-assembling your
with gun specific products.
Whitney after maintenance, be sure the barrel assembly is done properly with the barrel
seat on the inside of the frame. Directions and photos below provide assistance.
Magazine:
This picture shows the forward end of the barrel assembly. First the For longer magazine life and increased reliability of the Whitney Wolverine magazine,
barrel seat is slid onto the fore end of the barrel. Then rotate the Olympic Arms recommends AGAINST lubricating the magazine. Cleaning of the external
barrel seat until the slot on the barrel seat is aligned with the slot on shell should be performed as needed. Under normal use and conditions the magazine
the barrel. With the slots aligned, insert the barrel key through both internal components should not need to be cleaned or lubricated.
slots. Next, the barrel assembly is inserted into the frame with the
forward threads protruding from the muzzle of the frame. The barrel
nut is then threaded onto the barrel from the outside of the frame. Personal Notes On Maintenance:
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 Identifying Parts Accessories
Various accessories are now available for the Whitney Wolverine as well as
3 4 5 6 replacement and spare parts. Please refer to the “Parts View” and “Parts
2 List” pages for information on internal parts of the Whitney Wolverine.
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1 Ballistic nylon holster protects and
secures your Whitney to your side.
Pricing may be available online or
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13 contact our Customer Service Team
for the latest prices and availability.
(1) Muzzle • E-mail: info@[Link]
(2) Barrel Nut • Tel (360) 456 - 3471
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(3) Blade Type Front Sight
(4) Vented Rib
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(5) Dovetail Rear Sight
Nylon H
(6) Hammer o lster
(7) Cocking Piece 9
(8) Thumb Safety
Fully checkered grips made Extra magazines are always helpful
(9) Magazine Catch & Release from cocobolo wood. for enjoying your Whitney.
(10) Grips
(11) Trigger
(12) Trigger Guard
(13) Barrel Nut Locking Plunger

Barrel Key
Barrel Seat

Wood G Extra M
rips agazine
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Firing Pin Lock
Replacement cases with the Wolverine icon Cleaning Kit which includes cleaner, bore rod
molded to the lid. While supplies last. and cleaning patches.

Cocking Piece

Mainspring, Barrel,
Firing Pin and other parts.

Barrel Tube Assembly Breech Pin Replace Cleanin

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 Disclaimers Whitney History
The history of the Whitney Wolverine dates back over a half-century. In 1953
Danger This product, as with many other Olympic Arms products, can Robert L. Hillberg and Howard Johnson developed ideas for a new .22 pistol
cause damage to itself, to other property; cause injury or death of its operator design. In 1956 the original Whitney Wolverine was released much the same
or other people. Use of the product demands responsibility and understanding as it is today. The original Whitney featured an aluminum alloy frame with a
with regard to guns and gun use. This product is not recommended for novice blue finish and minor cosmetic and functional differences.
gun owners/operators without experienced supervision. This product must
not be used by those who are not legally eligible to own or operate a firearm Its radical design employed the frame merely as an envelope for the internal
of this type. working parts and the shape was often called “space age” or “modernis-
tic”. The ergonomics were hailed as superb and when many people held the
Notes on Ammunition Olympic Arms does not endorse any Whitney they found that it pointed naturally and quickly at their targets.
specific brand of ammunition, however, the Whitney Wolverine pistol has been
successfully test fired with the following ammunition: Federal Lightning™, The Whitney name was derived from the original factory’s proximity to the Eli
Winchester Super X™ and Remington #1522™. Whitney facilities of the previous century. Along the development process in
the 50’s the Wolverine name was acquired as well.
Hyper-velocity ammunition will function in the Whitney Wolverine pistol, but
with the effect of accelerated wear on the pistol and its components. Use of Roughly thirteen thousand of the original Whitney Wolverine pistols were
hyper-velocity ammunition will void your warranty. made. Of those thirteen thousand about 900 were made in nickel. In 1957
the standard blue version of the Whitney Wolverine sold for $39.95, a very
Olympic Arms recommends against using steel casing ammunition. Malfunction competitive price for those days. Business factors ultimately kept the
can result from steel casing ammunition when the cases expand from heat Whitney Wolverine from a longer production run.
after firing as well as fouling of the components of the Whitney Wolverine
pistol. Olympic Arms recommends brass cased types of ammunition for the In the late 1990’s Robert Schuetz, owner of Olympic Arms Inc, began plans to
Whitney Wolverine pistol. bring the Whitney Wolverine pistol back. After several years of development,
setbacks and natural disasters the Whitney arrived in 2005.
Notes & Records On Ammunition Used:
The new Whitney Wolverine is very much like the original. Today we use a
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 Warning Warranty
Before Use Do not attempt to use the Whitney Wolverine pistol or use Lifetime Warranty This product, as with all Olympic Arms
any of its components until you have read and fully understand this owner’s products, comes with a Lifetime Warranty. Our goal at Olympic Arms is to
manual. This owner’s manual is provided to assist with safe performance lead the industry in customer service and satisfaction. For this reason, we are
and enjoyment of your new Whitney Wolverine pistol. If there is anything in proud to offer the most comprehensive factory warranty of its kind. We will
this manual that you do not understand, or if you have any questions about warranty all parts and products manufactured by Olympic Arms against any
the safe operation of this firearm, please call our Customer Service Team at and all manufacturer’s defects in materials and workmanship which affect the
(360) 456 - 3471 before you attempt to use your Whitney Wolverine. satisfactory operation of the item being warranted. This warranty is non-
transferable.

Basic NRA rules for safe gun handling: (1) Always Beyond warranty, we guarantee complete customer satisfaction. If you are not
keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. (2) Always keep your fingers off the completely satisfied with the purchase of any Olympic Arms product for any
trigger until ready to discharge the gun. (3) Always keep the gun unloaded reason, simply return it to us within sixty (60) days for a replacement, credit,
until ready to use. (4) Always treat your gun as if it were loaded and ready or refund of the original purchase price (to be decided by Olympic Arms). If you
to discharge. purchase your product directly from Olympic Arms you will need your original
invoice and an RMA number before returning your product. To obtain an RMA
number, please call our Customer Service Team. In the case you purchased your
Warning When the Whitney Wolverine pistol is not being used product from an Olympic Arms dealer then their return policy applies foremost.
immediately make sure to remove the magazine and clear the pistol. This Olympic Arms Inc. does not dictate the in-store policies of its dealers and/or
will prevent unintended discharge and prolong magazine life. Unintentional distributors.
discharge of the Whitney Wolverine pistol could cause damage to the pistol
itself and/or cause other property damage and/or injury and/or death to The liability of Olympic Arms is limited to repair or replacement of only those
people. parts determined by our expert staff to be defective on the part of the factory.
The decision to repair or replace a warranted product will be made by Olympic
Arms as necessary to provide the end user with a properly operating finished
About the Whitney Wolverine Pistol: The Whitney product. Olympic Arms assumes no liability for accidental or consequential
Wolverine is a handgun and considered a dangerous weapon. The Whitney damages.
Wolverine was designed to be cost effective, simple to use, and easy to
enjoy. Handling the Whitney Wolverine before use, after use, or performing The following items are specifically excluded from coverage under this
maintenance in manners not described in this owner’s manual may: void your warranty: normal wear of the protective finishes and of all metal or plastic
warranty, cause damage to your Whitney Wolverine and/or its components; parts; damage or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse
cause other property damage, cause injury or death to yourself or other or unauthorized repair or alteration; damage or malfunction resulting from
people. barrel obstructions; damage or malfunction resulting from use of other than
factory SAAMI specification brass cased new production ammunition; damage
resulting from the use of any imported, hand loaded, reloaded or factory re-
Contents of this owner’s manual: This manual is meant manufactured ammunition; any finished products that are not assembled at
to be a guide on how to prep to use, maintain and enjoy your new Whitney Olympic Arms’ facilities or are assembled using imported or used parts (this
Wolverine pistol. includes complete rifle kits, pistol kits, upper receivers, lower receivers, barrel
units / assemblies, etc.); any damage to Olympic Arms parts or components
Page Details Page Details during assembly by an individual, organization, company or entity other than
3 Identifying Components 9 & 10 Parts View & List Olympic Arms.
4 Notes on Maintenance 11 Notes & Tips
For more information and details on the Lifetime Warranty and Satisfaction
5 & 6 Safety & Loading 12 Accessories & Options Guarantee, please call our Customer Service Team at (360) 456 - 3471 or e-mail
7 & 8 Disassembly 13 & 14 Disclaimers & Warranty info@[Link].

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