December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1018:
(A) LE PETIT PROTECTOR PERCUSSION RING GUN IN PRESENTATION CASE
Brass ring gun marked "Le Petit Protector" on back and surrounded by acanthus engraving. Mainspring wraps around back of ring to hammer with trigger located on opposite side. Hammer is manually cocked to put miniature percussion cap on nipple and 6mm ball is loaded into chamber on front of ring. Housed in a leather covered case with cardboard cap box. Cap box contains three miniature percussion caps and one 6mm round ball. Inside of lid has presentation inscription “J.H. MATTHEWS,/From The Late A Maars”. CONDITION: Very good. Metal parts have faded nitre blue. Ring shows light wear. Chamber shows some pitting. Mechanics are functional.
Caliber/Bore
.24 Smoothbore