December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1325:
(A) ENGRAVED GOUERY NOEL PATENT ROTOVOLVER 10-SHOT DOUBLE ACTION TURRET REVOLVER.
Designed by Sebastian Noel and patented in 1865, this highly unusual double action pill lock revolver has a vertically oriented 10-shot turret cylinder and side mounted hammer. They were produced by JJ Gouery in Paris, as is marked on the barrel. The octagon barrel has a tall rib and an even taller post front sight, the rear sight found on top of the cylinder cover. The frame, side plate, and hammer have lovely foliate engraving. 2-piece walnut grips with lovely floral panels at the top and alternating striped panels of stippling below. An old collection number is marked on the underside of the barrel. CONDITION: Very Good. Overall mottled gray patina with a some spotting and a few faint traces of blue. Grips have impressions throughout. Frosted bore. Fine mechanics.
Model
Noel Patent Rotovolver