Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
SCARCE BIG BORE DERRINGER TYPE POCKET PISTOL BY V.G.W. LIBEAU OF NEW ORLEANS
01-27877
Cal. 68.
S# NSN.
3″ octagon to round barrel with cannon type muzzle has silver scroll inlay around maker’s name “V.G.W.” “LIBEAU” on top flat (known to be working in New Orleans in 1847). Front spring lock with fancy full relief carved dog’s head hammer is engraved with bird feeding on a twig in front of hammer; “LIBEAU” is at rear. American walnut stock with checkered bag grip is steel mounted. Backstrap is engraved “NEW ORLEANS 1837”. Trigger guard has spear finial and sideplate has scrolled extension at rear. A steel ram rod with button head is held by turned steel thimble. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: pistol is housed in small walnut jewelry case with brass trim; lined in purple velvet. Also included is an information card.
STATUS: ANTIQUE.
