December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1147:
(A) DAY'S PATENT UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION CANE GUN.
One of the more recognizable 19th century cane guns using the Day's Patent under hammer system. "DAY'S / PATENT / JR" is stamped over the action. Barrel and action are grain painted, mimicking wood. The dark finished walnut handle is threaded to mount a shoulder stock, no longer present. CONDITION: Very Good. The body retains the majority of its grain painted finish with flaking and wear throughout. A large section around the action is cleaned to patina. Hammer has some fulminate oxidation spotting. Grips shows commensurate wear, the underside retaining significant portions of its finish. Bore has some areas of abrasion. Fine mechanics.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore