December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1268:
(A) WILSON 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE PERCUSSION HOWDAH PISTOL
This neat little double has twist barrels engraved “A. Wilson London” on top rib (Most likely Archibald Wilson, Gas fitter and gun maker, 141 Drury Lane.) Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham proofs. Muzzle end is fitted with bridled and swiveled steel ramrod. Case hardened patent breeches are unvented. Breech iron has simple scroll engraving, as do back action locks, which have tall flat sided hammers with stylized dolphin finials. Lockplates are engraved “Wilson”. Blued trigger guard has stylized pineapple finial. Plain European walnut stock is flat checkered on bag grip. Barrels attach to stock with side nail through oval German silver escutcheons. CONDITION: Excellent, essentially as new, as beautifully restored, with correct polishing and coloring of all finishes. There are a few old marks in wood and some pitting that did not clean out of the barrels. Locks are crisp.