SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1792. Cal 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and nickel silver pin front sight with fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on right side of lever, right side of buttstrap and inside each grip. Left side of lever is marked with an “X”. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. There were about 1500 of these pistols manufactured 1855-1857. At about that time the Volcanic Co., name and patents were sold to Oliver Winchester which became the New Haven Arms Co.. The New Haven Co. was then the successor to the Volcanic Arms Co. which had acquired the earlier Smith & Wesson 1854 patent for their lever action pistols. The Volcanic line was not well received by the buying public primarily because of their underpowered cartridges, difficulty feeding and inability to extract a chambered rnd without resorting to a stick down the muzzle. The patent, however lived on and became the parent to the Model 1860 Henry rifle which resulted in the ultimately much more famous line of Winchester rifles beginning with the Model 1866. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain 75-80% strong orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a dark patina. Right side of the bbl & magazine each have a spot of moderate pitting. Receiver & side plates show only light sharp edge wear with a couple of minor scratches and retain a fine medium mustard patina. Hammer retains dark case colors and the lever traces of orig blue. Grip frame has a few casting flaws under the grips. Grips are sound showing light edge wear with a worn area on the right grip and overall retain about 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-48058 JR213 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1180

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1180	$21,850.00	SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1792. Cal 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and nickel silver pin front sight with fixed rear sight in top flat of frame. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on right side of lever, right side of buttstrap and inside each grip. Left side of lever is marked with an “X”. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. There were about 1500 of these pistols manufactured 1855-1857. At about that time the Volcanic Co., name and patents were sold to Oliver Winchester which became the New Haven Arms Co.. The New Haven Co. was then the successor to the Volcanic Arms Co. which had acquired the earlier Smith & Wesson 1854 patent for their lever action pistols. The Volcanic line was not well received by the buying public primarily because of their underpowered cartridges, difficulty feeding and inability to extract a chambered rnd without resorting to a stick down the muzzle. The patent, however lived on and became the parent to the Model 1860 Henry rifle which resulted in the ultimately much more famous line of Winchester rifles beginning with the Model 1866. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain 75-80% strong orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a dark patina. Right side of the bbl & magazine each have a spot of moderate pitting. Receiver & side plates show only light sharp edge wear with a couple of minor scratches and retain a fine medium mustard patina. Hammer retains dark case colors and the lever traces of orig blue. Grip frame has a few casting flaws under the grips. Grips are sound showing light edge wear with a worn area on the right grip and overall retain about 75-80% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine; bright shiny bore. 4-48058 JR213 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 1180 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.