December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1054:
(A) ALABAMA RETAILED C. SUTER DERINGER
Period copy of Henry Deringer’s iconic percussion pistol, made circa the 1850s by C. Suter. C. Suter is one of 64 known copyists of the infamous pocket pistol. These pistols, marked "C. Suter", are attributed to Andrew Wurfflein. Wurfflein arrived in New York from Germany in 1832 and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Top of barrel marked "C. Suter Selma Ala". Checkered walnut stock, octagonal barrel, top of breech inlaid with two gold bands, German silver mounted with foliate engravings on the trigger guard, lock, hammer and barrel tang, brass dovetailed front sight. CONDITION: The barrel and lock are now an even grey patina with light pin pricking throughout. The walnut stocks are free of cracks and have most of its varnished finish intact. The bore is dark with strong rifling. Mechanically fine.