RARE NEW HAVEN ARMS TARGET MODEL VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

RARE NEW HAVEN ARMS TARGET MODEL VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 502. Cal. 31. Rare 6″ target model with oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post front sight. Top flat of bbl is marked with the 1-line New Haven address and patent date. The gun metal brass frame is mounted with 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, and inside both grips, otherwise no other numbers were found. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 225 of these rare pistols were produced by The New Haven Arms Co. in the period 1857-1860. This model is very rarely encountered today and is considered one of the more scarce Volcanic pistols in any condition. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains traces of blue in more sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina. Frame & sideplates were cleaned and polished a long time ago and are now beginning to repatinate, retaining a light mustard patina. Sideplates show no damage and overall the frame has only very minor, very light nicks & scratches. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear on edges with light nicks & scratches and overall retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-42252 JR9 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2003	$13,800.00	RARE NEW HAVEN ARMS TARGET MODEL VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 502. Cal. 31. Rare 6″ target model with oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post front sight. Top flat of bbl is marked with the 1-line New Haven address and patent date. The gun metal brass frame is mounted with 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, and inside both grips, otherwise no other numbers were found. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 225 of these rare pistols were produced by The New Haven Arms Co. in the period 1857-1860. This model is very rarely encountered today and is considered one of the more scarce Volcanic pistols in any condition. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains traces of blue in more sheltered areas being mostly a blue/gray patina. Frame & sideplates were cleaned and polished a long time ago and are now beginning to repatinate, retaining a light mustard patina. Sideplates show no damage and overall the frame has only very minor, very light nicks & scratches. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear on edges with light nicks & scratches and overall retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-42252 JR9 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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