RARE NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 NAVY SIZED LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

RARE NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 NAVY SIZED LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 2182. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with scarce 8″ bbl, pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Bbl has the 1-line New Haven address with patent number. Pistol is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on right side of butt strap, under the grip, on the lever, toggle links, bolt and inside both sideplates. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860 and few survive today with much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains 80-85% strong orig blue, bright in the gullets, with scattered light surface etching and fine pitting. Frame retains sharp clean edges and overall is a dark coffee colored patina. Grips are sound with a nick in left edge and showing light wear with light handling & use nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. 4-41223 JR77 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2007	$20,700.00	RARE NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 NAVY SIZED LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 2182. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with scarce 8″ bbl, pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Bbl has the 1-line New Haven address with patent number. Pistol is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips that are numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on right side of butt strap, under the grip, on the lever, toggle links, bolt and inside both sideplates. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,000 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860 and few survive today with much orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains 80-85% strong orig blue, bright in the gullets, with scattered light surface etching and fine pitting. Frame retains sharp clean edges and overall is a dark coffee colored patina. Grips are sound with a nick in left edge and showing light wear with light handling & use nicks & scratches. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a few scattered spots of fine pitting. 4-41223 JR77 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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