December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1177:
(A) S. COON PATENT PERCUSSION ALARM GUN
Scarce, circa 1857 alarm gun designed to be threaded into a door jam or widow sill so that it would set off a blank if opened. Body has "S. COON / PATENT SEP 22 1857" marking. CONDITION: Good. Overall gray patina with some evidence of cleaned older oxidation.
Caliber/Bore
.22 Smoothbore