December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1359:
(A) 3-DIGIT FAT GRIP LONDON COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.
Early 3-digit gun dates to the first year of production in 1878. Features the early large fat grip frame with the checkered walnut birds head grips, lanyard ring, blue finish and front sight. Top of barrel has the Colt London one line barrel legend. Left trigger bow is stamped ".45 CAL B" for Boxer. Revolver displays numerous British proof stamps. Back of hammer and trigger are finished in the bright nitre blue. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Right side of frame exhibits at least 70% bright blue with about 40% remaining on left side while retaining strong blue in cylinder flutes and other protected areas. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound retaining a bold and strong bore with some light frosting.