December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1249:
(A) J&W TOLLEY 4 BORE BALL AND SHOT WITH CASE
Original length 28" Damascus barrels are engraved “J & W. Tolley Makers Conduit St. Regent St. London” on wide flat rib with dolls head extension. Bone express type rear sight is dovetailed through rib. Front German silver bead is of barleycorn shape. Bottoms of barrels have Birmingham proofs at “6 B.” and “7 M”, and are also stamped “Not for Ball”. Serial number is on splinter. Massive round bar action has Jones under lever, nicely filed fences, and is border engraved. Back action rebounding locks with serpentine hammers have border engraving and “J. & W Tolley” on lock plates. Trigger guard has SN on tang which extends to steel grip cap. Relatively plain dense European walnut full pistol grip buttstock measures 14 - 5/16" over Silvers type pad. Borderless checkering is at 16 LPI. Matching large splinter forend has shaped steel tip, and attaches to forend with side nail through oval escutcheons with round finials. Tall leather case has brass corners. Interior is lined in maroon cloth with reproduction Tolley label. Weight: 15 lbs. 8 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as refurbished. Barrels retain virtually all of fine quality brown with good definition to Damascus pattern. Action and lock plates are finished bright. Stocks have most of an old hand rubbed oil refinish, over a number of nicks and dings. Checkering has not been re-cut, and is slightly worn. Action is tight. Barrels are on face. Locks are crisp. Bores are smooth, bright and shiny. Leather on case is dark and there are some areas of separation that have been repaired. Hasp has detached and is in case. New straps and handle. Interior has been renovated, and is fine. A neat old gun, one wonders where it’s been, and what it has seen