December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1433:
(A) BELGIAN COPY OF A SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 NAVY "IMPROVED AUTOMATIC" .44 WCF REVOLVER
Produced in Belgium during the 19th century and a fairly close clone to the Smith & Wesson featuring the a full nickel finish, solid barrel rib with "IMPROVED AUTOMATIC" legend, ".44 WCF" stamped on left side of frame. The ELG stamp is found on back of cylinder and frame is stamped "BELGIUM" inside lower frame flat. The gutta percha grips have a star monogram and a lanyard ring. CONDITION: Fine. Revolver retains at least 85% of the nickel finish exhibiting overall age freckling. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound with a bold but frosted bore.