December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1397:
(A) ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 .44 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
This 1880s single action was wildly popular amongst numerous western personalities such as Virgil Earp and Buffalo Bill, and is noted as the model that Bob Ford used to kill Jesse James. Full barrel rib with Smith & Wesson legend, case colored hammer, and two piece ivory grips. Features nearly full coverage period scroll engraving. CONDITON: Good. The barrel now measures 5". No original finish. There are sundry areas of peppering and age spotting. Grips exhibit a deep golden hue and have a repair on the right panel. Mechanically sound with a defined bore with abrasions. Has a really sharp Old West appearance.