December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1324:
(A) RARE WALCH 10-SHOT SUPERPOSED LOAD PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.
Manufactured by Oliver Winchester's New Haven Arms Company concurrently with the Henry rifle, circa 1860-1862, for John Walch. Standard blued octagon barrel with 2-line Walch Fire Arms address and brass cone front sight. The cylinder is a very interesting design utilizing 5 chambers, each holding superposed loads for a total of 10 shots. The reverse of the cylinder fit with 10 percussion nipples actuated by a pair of hammers. This example is one of approximately 1500 to 2000 produced with a spur trigger brass frame. Grips are smooth 2-piece walnut. CONDITION: Very Good. Blue has faded to a pleasant plum patina throughout with some cleaned older spotting. Frame has a mellow golden patina. Left side plate has a small crack near the recoil shield. Grips have some wear at the base and scattered handling marks. Defined, frosted bore with areas of deeper abrasion. Fine mechanics.