December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1384:
(A) SMITH & WESSON NO. 1 REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO CAPT. C. W. BULLIT, 12TH KY CAVALRY.
Model number one second issue. Manufactured between 1860 and 1868. Half moon German silver front sight with a V notch rear sight. Octagon barrel with a rib. Two piece varnished wood grips. The frame is silver plated and the barrel assembly has no finish. Engraved on the backstrap is, "CAPT. C. W. BULLITT, CO. H 12 KY. CAV." CONDITION: This gun has vast amounts of the original factory applied silver plaiting. The grips have some chips in the varnish. Dark bore.
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson