SCARCE NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 1 LEVER ACTION POCKET PISTOL.

SCARCE NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 1 LEVER ACTION POCKET PISTOL. SN 1967. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight and integral magazine tube. Top bbl flat has the 1-line New Haven address & patent date and it has fixed rear sight in the top flat of the receiver. Pistol is mounted with nicely figured 2-pc varnished walnut grips numbered to this pistol. Magazine spring is missing. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine retain traces of glossy orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Frame & sideplates are crisp with sharp edges and a wonderful coffee colored patina. Grips are sound showing sharp edge wear and a few light nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Carrier retains thin orig blue. Lever & hammer retain an overall dark patina. Lever tension spring is a little loose, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-41225 JR75 (9,000-12,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2010	$12,650.00	SCARCE NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 1 LEVER ACTION POCKET PISTOL. SN 1967. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, pinched post front sight and integral magazine tube. Top bbl flat has the 1-line New Haven address & patent date and it has fixed rear sight in the top flat of the receiver. Pistol is mounted with nicely figured 2-pc varnished walnut grips numbered to this pistol. Magazine spring is missing. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine retain traces of glossy orig blue with the balance flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Frame & sideplates are crisp with sharp edges and a wonderful coffee colored patina. Grips are sound showing sharp edge wear and a few light nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Carrier retains thin orig blue. Lever & hammer retain an overall dark patina. Lever tension spring is a little loose, otherwise mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, may be unfired. 4-41225 JR75 (9,000-12,000) 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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