December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1455:
(A) AMERICAN BULL DOG .44 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.
These large frame pocket revolvers were made by Iver Johnson, Forehand & Wadsworth, Harrington & Richardson, as well as Belgian makers. This revolver exhibits no maker name nor are there any visible European proof marks. The top of the octagon barrel is stamped "AMERICAN BULL DOG", features the nickel finish with non-descript checkered gutta percha grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Cylinder retains most of its nickel but half is oxidized. Barrel retains nearly all of its nickel as does right side of frame which displays some bubbling. Left side of frame retains about 20% nickel with balance a soft patina. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound retaining a strong, bright but lightly frosted bore. These early large bore Bull Dog stamped revolvers are always popular.