RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 1 SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 1948. Cal. 31. Blue & silver finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, steel pin front sight with integral magazine tube. Top flat is marked in one line “PATENTED FEB. 14. 1854 / NEW HAVEN CONN.”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips numbered to this pistol. Frame is wonderfully engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background terminating in central left panel with a dogs head that is most unusual, probably from the Nimschke shop with various other patterns on the top three flats of the frame and by the hammer slot. Back strap is engraved to match. SN was observed on right side of butt strap under the grip, on the lever, inside the grips, inside each sideplate and on all visible internal parts. Very few of these guns were custom engraved. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 60% of their strong orig blue finish, with balance turning dull with staining. Frame retains over 90% strong orig silver finish with the front & back strap showing over 90% silver finish also. Engraving is well defined and discernible as can be seen in photos. Ivory grips are sound and solid with several small age cracks and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, crisp rifling discernible in bore. Bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-51139 JS38 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2055

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2055	$58,650.00	RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 1 SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1948. Cal. 31. Blue & silver finish with 3-1/2″ oct bbl, steel pin front sight with integral magazine tube. Top flat is marked in one line “PATENTED FEB. 14. 1854 / NEW HAVEN CONN.”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips numbered to this pistol. Frame is wonderfully engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background terminating in central left panel with a dogs head that is most unusual, probably from the Nimschke shop with various other patterns on the top three flats of the frame and by the hammer slot. Back strap is engraved to match. SN was observed on right side of butt strap under the grip, on the lever, inside the grips, inside each sideplate and on all visible internal parts. Very few of these guns were custom engraved. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 60% of their strong orig blue finish, with balance turning dull with staining. Frame retains over 90% strong orig silver finish with the front & back strap showing over 90% silver finish also. Engraving is well defined and discernible as can be seen in photos. Ivory grips are sound and solid with several small age cracks and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, crisp rifling discernible in bore. Bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-51139 JS38 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 2055 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 1 SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.