December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1058:
(A) CASED PAIR OF WILLIAMSON DERRINGERS WITH CONVERSION SLEEVES
These unusual derringers were patented on October 2, 1866 by David Williamson and could be used with a .41 rimfire chamber or as percussion. The iron barrel slides forward for loading and features brass furniture with checkered walnut stocks and each has the engraved arrows on both sides of barrel. The Williamson patent legend is stamped atop the barrels. Housed in a French fitted case and comes with a single cavity bullet mold, very small powder flask, and cap tin. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels appear in oxidized in the white finish. All of the brass is finely toned. Stocks are excellent displaying minor impressions and high edge wear. Mechanically sound and both retain bright bores.
Barrel Length
(BOTH) 2 - 1/2"
Caliber/Bore
(BOTH) .41 RF
Manufacturer
(BOTH) Williamson
Serial Number
(A) 8139 (B) 8194