December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1008:
(A) A.J. PEAVEY CLASP KNIFE AND ALARM PISTOL.
A very scarce, American made knife pistol that could also be used with a trip line as a burler alarm. Patented by Andrew J. Peavey of South Montville, Maine, these were produced circa 1860s. This example has the second type flat hammer with standard "A.J. PEAVEY / PAT. SEP. 6, 65 & MAR. 27, 66" legend. Tip-up breech loading barrel assembly. Body is heavy brass construction with inlaid ebony scales. Unmarked, sharpened, folding 2 - 3/4" knife blade. CONDITION: Very Good. Iron has has a dove gray patina with some evidence of older oxidation spotting. Brass has a nice mellow patina. Grip scales have a few impressions and a repaired sliver on the right side. Bore has expected black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics.