December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1176:
(A) FREDERICK REUTHE PATENT DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION ANIMAL TRAP PISTOL.
Circa late 1850s or 1860s, black enamel finished cast iron construction with raised "F. REUTHE"S / PATENT / MAY 12TH 1857" on the top. Designed with a large double barbed hook for bait, which when pulled by an animal fires both percussion barrels. Although not designed for hand held use, this variation has an integral fluted grip. CONDITION: Fine. Retains the majority of its black enamel finish with areas of loss and oxidation spotting. Action sets appropriately.
Caliber/Bore
.30 Smoothbore