December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1202:
(A) U.S. MODEL 1843 HALL-NORTH SIDE LEVER BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CARBINE.
Dated 1848 on the thumb lever breech. Small front sight, the rear sight dovetail vacant. The walnut stock has several sets of carved initials which appear to include "BR", "BI", "JH", and "G". CONDITION: Good. Metal is bright with some areas of oil patina and cleaned oxidation spotting. Stock was sanded and reoiled. Saddle ring bar and band are somewhat loose, the ring no longer present. Bore has some black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics.
Caliber/Bore
.52 Smoothbore