December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1377:
(A) RARE 2" SMITH & WESSON 3RD MODEL .38 SAFETY DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH HEISER HOLSTER.
Dates from 1890 through 1898. Standard hammerless with blued finish, case colored trigger, and S&W gutta percha grips. The special order 2" barrel has a full rib and half moon front sight. The S&W legend on these short barrels is found on left side of barrel and not on top as usual. Comes with a much later Heiser holster. CONDITION: Very good. Overall, still retains about 70% of the bright blue but cylinder walls are patina and left side of barrel exhibits the salt and pepper texture but legend is still partially legible. Mechanically sound retaining a bright bore.
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson