December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1452:
(A) AMERICAN ARMS CO. TOP-BREAK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH TWO STAGE TRIGGER.
Manufactured in Boston and features the unique "hesitation lock" mechanism. Features include the bright nickel finish, hammerless, case color trigger along with the spread winged eagle with shield gutta percha grips. The is a hammerless safety type revolver that displays the American Arms legend atop the barrel rib. CONDITION: Excellent. Does not appear to have been fired since proof with some light cylinder circumference lines and nominal handling marks. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound retaining a bright bore. This is the only revolver this writer is aware of that utilized this type of two stage trigger system.
Manufacturer
American Arms Co.