December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1348:
(A) DEVISME A PARIS J. CHAINEUX BREVETTE 20-SHOT DOUBLE ACTION PINFIRE REVOLVER.
This behemoth, high capacity revolver is signed "Devisme a Paris" on the barrel. "J. CHAINEUX" patent markings are stamped on the barrel lug and inside of the recoil shield. Blued barrel with tall dovetailed front sight. Blued 20-shot fluted cylinder. Frame appears to have originally been case hardened. 2-piece checkered hard rubber grips with a lanyard loop at the butt. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrel has a mottled gray patina with a few traces of original blue. Barrel lug has more significant flashes of blue. Cylinder also retains significant portions of fading blue. Frame has faded to an oxidation spotted patina. Frame, cylinder, and hammer have some very old dried grease/oil. Grips are crisp. with a few flat spots and nicks. Well defined, bright bore. Fine mechanics.