VERY RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 6A. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and pinched post front sight. Fixed rear sight is in top flat of the frame. Oct section of bbl has the usual markings on the top three flats. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc, bag shaped rosewood grips that, although without visible numbers, there is no doubt that they originated with this pistol. SN was observed on the bottom of carrier arm, left side of buttstrap under the grip, left side of hammer and right side of lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Frame, sideplate, backstrap and rear edge of hammer are engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,200 of these rare pistols produced in the period of 1854-1855. They were the first successful magazine repeating pistols and the early predecessor to the Winchester lever action dynasty which began with the purchase of the succeeding Volcanic Repeating Arms Co, which subsequently became the Henry Arms Co and, in 1866, Winchester Repeating Arms Co. These early Smith and Wesson pistols are almost never found in orig configuration or with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Frame and sideplates retain a thin plummy blue patina with areas of gray patina showing through. Bbl retains 60-70% plummy blue patina with gray metal exposed on the loading sleeve. Loading sleeve also has fine pitting. Grips are sound, showing heavy wear with some minor chips around right escutcheon. Muzzle of bbl has been lightly dressed. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and light pitting. 4-47890 JR190 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2000

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	2000	$14,950.00	VERY RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 6A. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 4″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs and pinched post front sight. Fixed rear sight is in top flat of the frame. Oct section of bbl has the usual markings on the top three flats. Mounted with smooth, 2-pc, bag shaped rosewood grips that, although without visible numbers, there is no doubt that they originated with this pistol. SN was observed on the bottom of carrier arm, left side of buttstrap under the grip, left side of hammer and right side of lever. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Frame, sideplate, backstrap and rear edge of hammer are engraved in light foliate arabesque patterns. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only about 1,200 of these rare pistols produced in the period of 1854-1855. They were the first successful magazine repeating pistols and the early predecessor to the Winchester lever action dynasty which began with the purchase of the succeeding Volcanic Repeating Arms Co, which subsequently became the Henry Arms Co and, in 1866, Winchester Repeating Arms Co. These early Smith and Wesson pistols are almost never found in orig configuration or with high orig finish. CONDITION: Very good, all matching. Frame and sideplates retain a thin plummy blue patina with areas of gray patina showing through. Bbl retains 60-70% plummy blue patina with gray metal exposed on the loading sleeve. Loading sleeve also has fine pitting. Grips are sound, showing heavy wear with some minor chips around right escutcheon. Muzzle of bbl has been lightly dressed. Mechanics are fine. Strong bore with some shine and light pitting. 4-47890 JR190 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 2000 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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VERY RARE SMITH AND WESSON NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.