December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1042:
(A) H. CLARKE & CO. TENNESSEE RETAILED DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL
F.H. Clark & Co. operated in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1841 to 1876. F.H. Clark was recognized as one of the authorized agents/retailers for Henry Deringer of Philadelphia. The barrel is marked at the breech "DERINGER, PHILIDEL" and "MAN'D FOR F.H. CLARK & CO./MEMPHIS"; lock plate with foliate scroll engraving, walnut stock with checkered grip and German silver embellishments, steel trigger guard, and later wood rammer. CONDITION: The iron surfaces are a pleasing even plum patina. The German silver has an aged patina. The stock is very fine with most of the original finish, a few minor nicks around the edge of the lock, a few scattered minor dents and moderate wear to the checkering as well as a few minor chips. The markings are legible despite some minor flash pitting. The percussion nipple appears to be original to the pistol and is heavily battered and deteriorated. The action is fine.