December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1356:
(A) RARE THREE BARREL DUCKFOOT PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH BAYONET.
No visible maker legend but definitely well made. Mid-19th century three barrel boarding gun with no visible European proofs. Each barrel has its own nipple at top and the hammer has an attached manually operated revolving plate to allow movement to center of each pin. In addition, the barrel base has a locking 1 - 3/4" bayonet and the frame base is open for placement of a finger to use like a brass knuckle. The frame is lightly engraved. CONDITION: Fine. All metal is a smooth homogenous patina. Grips are fine. Mechanically sound with light hammer spring.
Caliber/Bore
.45 Smoothbore