December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1200:
(A) FINE U.S. HARPERS FERRY MODEL 1819 HALL BREECH LOADING FLINTLOCK RIFLE WITH BAYONET.
Third production type, manufactured in "1838". Browned barrel with dovetailed front sight and blued drift adjustable v-notch rear sight. Case hardened breech block is stamped "J.H. HALL / H. FERRY / US / 1838". Remains in its original flintlock configuration. Full length walnut stock retained by 3 browned barrel bands, extended trigger guard, and butt plate. It is accompanied by a very scare, well fitted socket bayonet. CONDITION: Retains the vast majority of the original browned finish with some rubs and scuffs. Breech block colors are dark. Stock has a rich age darkened appearance with raised grain remaining. It shows some scattered dings and nicks but is very fine overall. Bore is bright with well defined rifling. Fine mechanics. Bayonet has some oxidation. A very fine example of an important step in US martial arms design.
Manufacturer
Harpers Ferry