December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1149:
(A) FRENCH LE PETIT GARDIAN PINFIRE RING REVOLVER IN DEALER CASE
Beautifully made in French 19th-century style. The deep, lustrously nitre blued 6-shot cylinder is chambered for 2mm Pinfire ammunition and must be removed to reload. Hammer, spring, and trigger are also finished in beautiful nitre blue. The German silver band is engraved "LE PETIT GUARDIAN" on the underside along with a wreath pattern. This example is accompanied by a French fit leatherette display case with lid escutcheon engraved "LE PETIT / GUARDIAN" around a star motif. Case includes 3 rounds of spent ammunition. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Ring retains the majority of its brilliant blue with light wear and spotting. Band has some patina oxidation spots as well but is otherwise excellent. Case shows some expected marks from handling. mechanically fine.