December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1396:
(C) ENGRAVED FIRST MODEL KOLB BABY HAMMERLESS .22 RF REVOLVER WITH BOX
Manufactured by Henry Kolb around the turn of the 20th century. This early example has the first model "PAT. FEB. 2, 92 - FEB. 4, 96 / BABY HAMMERLESS / PATENTS PENDING" top strap markings. It is finished in nickel and profusely engraved with foliate scroll. 2-piece checkered hard rubber bird's head grips with "K" panels. It is housed in what appears to be its original box with mostly intact end label and trademark stamp on the underside of the lid. CONDITION: Excellent. Retains nearly all of its plating. Grips have some handling marks. Frosted bore with a layer or grease. Fine mechanics. Box is very good with some minor rubs. End label has some flaking at the lower left corner. An extremely attractive example with an original box.