RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1740. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and German silver pin front sight. Fixed rear sight is in the dovetail on top flat of frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms company name and New Haven address. The silver plated gun metal (bronze) frame and side plates are factory engraved in standard patterns which consist of light foliate arabesque scrolls with foliate patterns on the top three flats and down the backstrap, all without shaded background. Serial number is found on the right side of butt strap, under the grip, inside each grip and right side of lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were only about 1,500 of these pistols produced during the period 1855-1857. Although these pistols had a short production life their place in history is well documented as being one of the close predecessors of the venerable Henry Model 1860 lever action rifle which ultimately evolved into the Winchester dynasty. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine retain 50-60% orig blue mixed with flaked medium patina and some fine pinprick pitting on the loading sleeve; frame & side plates retain 15-20% thin silver plating with the exposed gun metal a dark mustard patina; frame & side plates show sharp edges with very little wear; right grip has a hairline near the toe, otherwise grips are sound with nicks & scratches, a couple small gouges on the left side and retain about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 small spots of pitting. 4-50322 JR326 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1101

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1101	$24,150.00	RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1740. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and German silver pin front sight. Fixed rear sight is in the dovetail on top flat of frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms company name and New Haven address. The silver plated gun metal (bronze) frame and side plates are factory engraved in standard patterns which consist of light foliate arabesque scrolls with foliate patterns on the top three flats and down the backstrap, all without shaded background. Serial number is found on the right side of butt strap, under the grip, inside each grip and right side of lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, there were only about 1,500 of these pistols produced during the period 1855-1857. Although these pistols had a short production life their place in history is well documented as being one of the close predecessors of the venerable Henry Model 1860 lever action rifle which ultimately evolved into the Winchester dynasty. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine retain 50-60% orig blue mixed with flaked medium patina and some fine pinprick pitting on the loading sleeve; frame & side plates retain 15-20% thin silver plating with the exposed gun metal a dark mustard patina; frame & side plates show sharp edges with very little wear; right grip has a hairline near the toe, otherwise grips are sound with nicks & scratches, a couple small gouges on the left side and retain about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore with 3 or 4 small spots of pitting. 4-50322 JR326 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1101 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.