VOLCANIC NAVY REVOLVER.

SN 2180. 41 Cal. Usual configuration with 6″ 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 highly figured walnut grips. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms company name and New Haven address. Serial number is found on the right side of grip strap 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. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig and complete. Brass frame exhibits old cleaning with scattered scratches and stains and loss of some sharp edges. Bbl also cleaned with crisp sharp markings as can be seen in photographs and pin prick pitting under areas of refinish. Lever has also been cleaned such that last two digits in SN are only partially discernible. Stocks are refinished retaining thin old varnish. Gun functions though mechanically a bit sticky. Bore exhibits crisp sharp rifling with about a 1/2″ area of erosion near muzzle. Accompanying case is for display only though sound and solid with soiled green felt lining. Box is brass bound with several cracks and a French makers mark inside at lock. 4-54369 JS205 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2009

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2009	$14,950.00	VOLCANIC NAVY REVOLVER. SN 2180. 41 Cal. Usual configuration with 6″ 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 highly figured walnut grips. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms company name and New Haven address. Serial number is found on the right side of grip strap 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. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Good to very good overall. Gun appears orig and complete. Brass frame exhibits old cleaning with scattered scratches and stains and loss of some sharp edges. Bbl also cleaned with crisp sharp markings as can be seen in photographs and pin prick pitting under areas of refinish. Lever has also been cleaned such that last two digits in SN are only partially discernible. Stocks are refinished retaining thin old varnish. Gun functions though mechanically a bit sticky. Bore exhibits crisp sharp rifling with about a 1/2″ area of erosion near muzzle. Accompanying case is for display only though sound and solid with soiled green felt lining. Box is brass bound with several cracks and a French makers mark inside at lock. 4-54369 JS205 (7,500-9,500) – Lot 2009 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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VOLCANIC NAVY REVOLVER.