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

SN 1483. Cal 31. Fine, rare little pistol with 3-1/2″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post 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 left side of buttstrap and inside each grip. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. There were about 850 of these little pistols manufactured 1857-1860. The New Haven Arms Co. was the successor to the Volcanic Arms Co. which had acquired the earlier Smith & Wesson 1854 patent for their lever action pistols. The entire operation was then acquired by Oliver Winchester and renamed New Haven Arms Co. The Volcanic pistols enjoyed limited success because of their difficulty with feeding and underpowered cartridges. In addition, once a rnd was loaded into the chamber, the only way it could be extracted was to be pushed with a stick from the muzzle. The main distinction of the Volcanic patent is that it evolved into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which was the parent of all Winchester rifles beginning with the Model 1866. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine retain about 50% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a light patina with a couple small spots of rust. Receiver & side plates are crisp with sharp edges and retain a medium mustard patina. Hammer retains strong case colors and the lever traces of orig blue. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain virtually all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with fine pitting in the grooves. 4-48057 JR212 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1181

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
	1181	$14,375.00	SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NO.1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1483. Cal 31. Fine, rare little pistol with 3-1/2″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post 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 left side of buttstrap and inside each grip. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. There were about 850 of these little pistols manufactured 1857-1860. The New Haven Arms Co. was the successor to the Volcanic Arms Co. which had acquired the earlier Smith & Wesson 1854 patent for their lever action pistols. The entire operation was then acquired by Oliver Winchester and renamed New Haven Arms Co. The Volcanic pistols enjoyed limited success because of their difficulty with feeding and underpowered cartridges. In addition, once a rnd was loaded into the chamber, the only way it could be extracted was to be pushed with a stick from the muzzle. The main distinction of the Volcanic patent is that it evolved into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which was the parent of all Winchester rifles beginning with the Model 1866. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine retain about 50% orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn to a light patina with a couple small spots of rust. Receiver & side plates are crisp with sharp edges and retain a medium mustard patina. Hammer retains strong case colors and the lever traces of orig blue. Grips are sound showing light wear and retain virtually all of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; bright shiny bore with fine pitting in the grooves. 4-48057 JR212 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1181 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 NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NO.1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.