December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1360:
(A) COLT MODEL 1878 .45 COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER
Included factory letter indicated this revolver shipped May 1st, 1889, to E.C. Mecham Arms Co. of St. Louis, Missouri. The so-called Sheriff or Storekeeper is made sans any ejector. Features the standard blue finish, the proper two line Colt barrel legend with ".45 Cal." marking on left trigger bow, and two-piece Colt gutta percha bird's head grips. Letter confirms configuration with 4" barrel, blued finish, and rubber stocks. CONDITION: Very good to fine. The frame retains approximately 40% of its bright blue blending with patina. All legends are sharp. The grips are excellent. Mechanically sound with a bold clean bore with minimal frosting.