December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1327:
(A) JJ RISSAC BREVET RING TRIGGER DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER.
The left side of barrel is stamped "JJ RISSAC BREVET". Belgian gunsmith Jean Jacques Rissack of Herstal designed this unusual six shot revolving double action, a well known gum maker from the late 1840s through 1870 and who held 22 patents in Belgium during this era. It features an enclosed internal hammer activated with a ring trigger. The elongated walnut grip panels enclose and protect the mechanism. Full octagon barrel with bead front sight and small blade rear. The percussion cylinder scene exhibits numerous horse and riders. The back strap is made of brass. These interesting revolvers attracted the attention of Sam Colt whom requested J.J. Rissack to manufacture an experimental double-action pocket model for his examination. This was around 1850 when Colt did not produce any such revolver. CONDITION: Fine. The barrel retains flashes of blue but most of gun is now a soft grey blue patina. The cylinder scene is nearly 100% present. The grips are excellent. Mechanically sound with a clean smooth bore. A very scarce and historically important revolver.
Caliber/Bore
.32 Smoothbore