December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1260:
(A) MORTIMER 6 BORE FLINTLOCK DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.
Early 19th century, Twist pattern Birmingham proofed octagon barrel engraved with geometrics and foliates at the breech. Dovetailed half moon front sight and standing U-notch rear sight with additional folding leaf. Flat, beveled lock plate engraved "MORTIMER" with florals and a humming bird. Foliate engraving extends up the cock. Roller frizzen. Platinum lined touch hole. Horn tipped half-length walnut stock checkered at the wrist with a vacant silver thumb plate, as well as floral engraved steel pineapple finial steel trigger guard and butt plate. Brass tipped ebony ram rod which appears original. CONDITION: Fine. Although the browning has faded, the barrel displays attractive twist patterning. Lock is bright with mostly crisp engraving. Stock is nicely refreshed with a few nicks and impressions remaining. Underside of the forend has a few repaired splits. Rifling is bold. Fine mechanics.
Caliber/Bore
6 Bore Rifled