December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1129:
(A) UNIQUE HBT YOULE & CO. BOWIE KNIFE CUT-AND-SHOOT DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL.
This imposing weapon is built on an approximately 10 - 3/8" clip point bowie blade. Blade is marked "HBT YOULE & CO / SHEFFIELD". A pair of percussion barrels are attached to the top of the blade with riveted straps. The hammer is built as a part of the heavy cross guard, the trigger in the tang. 2-piece stag grips. It is housed in a contemporary class top display case. CONDITION: Very Good. Overall gray patina with some spotting. Grip scales have a few minor splits at the pins. Bores have a few abrasions. Fine mechanics. An interesting piece.
Caliber/Bore
.31 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
HBT Youle & Co.