SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1479. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine tube. Front sight is the orig German silver pin with fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has usual Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. markings, address & patent dates. Frame is gun metal brass and mounted with 2-pc uncheckered walnut grips numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap under grip, on lever, inside both sideplates and on the bolt. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,500 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1855-1857. They seldom come to market and when they do they are in great demand CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of dark finish near the frame with the balance a mottled silver/brown patina with fine pin prick pitting. Frame & sideplates retain strong sharp edges and exhibit no damage except for a couple of minor handling & use nicks. Grips are sound showing moderate edge wear and usual nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good rifling & fine pitting. 4-41506 JR57 (12,500-17,500)

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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	2005	$12,650.00	SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1479. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine tube. Front sight is the orig German silver pin with fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl has usual Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. markings, address & patent dates. Frame is gun metal brass and mounted with 2-pc uncheckered walnut grips numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap under grip, on lever, inside both sideplates and on the bolt. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,500 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1855-1857. They seldom come to market and when they do they are in great demand CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain traces of dark finish near the frame with the balance a mottled silver/brown patina with fine pin prick pitting. Frame & sideplates retain strong sharp edges and exhibit no damage except for a couple of minor handling & use nicks. Grips are sound showing moderate edge wear and usual nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good rifling & fine pitting. 4-41506 JR57 (12,500-17,500) 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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