CASED PAIR OF SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOLS.

SN 977, 1506. You don’t often see a pair of Volcanic pistols in matching condition. This is a nice pair in a custom case that presents them well. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbls that has integral magazines and pinched post front sights with fixed rear sights in the top flat of the frames. Bbls marked in 1-line “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854″. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching SN to each pistol. SN is found on the left side bottom of grip straps under the wood. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers however guns appear orig and authentic throughout. These particular pistols were manufactured between 1857-1860; a total of 1850 pocket pistols in this configuration were made. The self-contained cartridge for this pistol was a true advance in its day and it’s not uncommon to find excavated Volcanic cartridges in Civil War campsites and battle fields used both North and South. The company was purchased by Oliver Winchester in 1857. The design was later incorporated into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which then evolved into the Winchester 1866, and as they say “the rest is history”. A name “W.E. Chaote” is found scratched into buttstrap of SN 977. Checking a quick list of Civil War soldiers data base, two Confederate privates are found in the 1st Missouri Inf. and 25th Mississippi Inf. A more likely candidate might be William E. Choate who enlisted in April 1861 right as the war began in the 8th Mass Inf. and later 23rd Mass Inf. Quickly going through the ranks starting with Sgt. in Sept. 1861 and finally being mustered out in June of 1865 with final promotion as Capt. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain tiny traces of finish in protected areas on SN 1506. No finish remains on SN 977 however markings on both guns are discernible and edges are fairly crisp with scattered staining and pitting. Frames have a mustard colored patina. Stocks retain about half their orig bright varnish with edge wear. Mechanically guns are functional and bbls exhibit good, crisp rifling though one gun has scattered pitting. Accompanying casing for display only is sound and solid including functional key. Green felt lining is worn, stained and light faded. 4-54366 JS206 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2006

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
	2006	$27,600.00	CASED PAIR OF SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOLS. SN 977, 1506. You don’t often see a pair of Volcanic pistols in matching condition. This is a nice pair in a custom case that presents them well. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbls that has integral magazines and pinched post front sights with fixed rear sights in the top flat of the frames. Bbls marked in 1-line “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854″. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching SN to each pistol. SN is found on the left side bottom of grip straps under the wood. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers however guns appear orig and authentic throughout. These particular pistols were manufactured between 1857-1860; a total of 1850 pocket pistols in this configuration were made. The self-contained cartridge for this pistol was a true advance in its day and it’s not uncommon to find excavated Volcanic cartridges in Civil War campsites and battle fields used both North and South. The company was purchased by Oliver Winchester in 1857. The design was later incorporated into the Model 1860 Henry rifle which then evolved into the Winchester 1866, and as they say “the rest is history”. A name “W.E. Chaote” is found scratched into buttstrap of SN 977. Checking a quick list of Civil War soldiers data base, two Confederate privates are found in the 1st Missouri Inf. and 25th Mississippi Inf. A more likely candidate might be William E. Choate who enlisted in April 1861 right as the war began in the 8th Mass Inf. and later 23rd Mass Inf. Quickly going through the ranks starting with Sgt. in Sept. 1861 and finally being mustered out in June of 1865 with final promotion as Capt. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain tiny traces of finish in protected areas on SN 1506. No finish remains on SN 977 however markings on both guns are discernible and edges are fairly crisp with scattered staining and pitting. Frames have a mustard colored patina. Stocks retain about half their orig bright varnish with edge wear. Mechanically guns are functional and bbls exhibit good, crisp rifling though one gun has scattered pitting. Accompanying casing for display only is sound and solid including functional key. Green felt lining is worn, stained and light faded. 4-54366 JS206 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2006 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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CASED PAIR OF SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOLS.