December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1303:
(A) A NICE FAUCET BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE.
Surprisingly unsigned, despite its high quality, this 19th century breech loading rifle appears to be of Continental origin. The octagon barrel is mounted with a drift adjustable German silver blade front sight, the rear sight boss vacant. Tang also appears to have originally been mounted with a lollypop-type aperture sight. The faucet type breech loading action is beautifully engraved with acanthus scroll and scalloping. Double set triggers. The full length stock has a checkered wrist and European cheek piece. Forend has a horn tip and three German silver takedown key and pin escutcheons on each side. The steel trigger guard is engraved with a panoply of arms and foliate leaves, as well as a pineapple finial. Right side also has a large hinged steel patchbox lid engraved with a large panoply of flags and arms, as well as foliates and scroll. A few balls, patching, and a touch hole pick are contained in the box. The steel butt plate is also engraved en suite. A hickory wiping rod is retained by a pair of steel thimbles and an engraved steel mouth. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrel retains significant portions of faded browning with an overall mottled appearance. Action displays a few flashed of blue but is largely a plum patina. Stock is solid with dings, nicks, and scuffs throughout. Bright, well defined rifling. Fine mechanics.