EXCEPTIONAL NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOL.

SN 440. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post front sight with fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Bbl marking is in 2-line “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN is found on the left side of the butt strap under the wood. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide To Antique American Firearms there were only 850 of these rare pistols produced 1857-1860. The self-contained cartridge for this pistol was severely underpowered and therefore the pistol met with limited success in the buying public. The design of this pistol originated with Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson who produced about 1,700 pistols under their name before changing to the “Volcanic Repeating Arms Co.” in 1855. 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”. This is an exceptionally fine gun retaining most of its orig finish including silver plating to frame. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain about 95% bright blue orig finish; bbl, frame & side plates retain crisp, sharp edges with the frame and side plates retaining about 80% of their bright silver plating. Hammer retains muted case colors and the lever is silver/gray with traces of orig finish. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with right grip missing varnish in a 1/2″ patch where it abuts frame. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51183 JS37 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2056

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
	2056	$17,250.00	EXCEPTIONAL NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOL. SN 440. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl that has integral magazine and pinched post front sight with fixed rear sight in the top flat of the frame. Bbl marking is in 2-line “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB 14, 1854”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN is found on the left side of the butt strap under the wood. No additional disassembly was effected to check for other matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide To Antique American Firearms there were only 850 of these rare pistols produced 1857-1860. The self-contained cartridge for this pistol was severely underpowered and therefore the pistol met with limited success in the buying public. The design of this pistol originated with Horace Smith & Daniel B. Wesson who produced about 1,700 pistols under their name before changing to the “Volcanic Repeating Arms Co.” in 1855. 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”. This is an exceptionally fine gun retaining most of its orig finish including silver plating to frame. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching. Bbl & magazine retain about 95% bright blue orig finish; bbl, frame & side plates retain crisp, sharp edges with the frame and side plates retaining about 80% of their bright silver plating. Hammer retains muted case colors and the lever is silver/gray with traces of orig finish. Grips retain most of their orig varnish with right grip missing varnish in a 1/2″ patch where it abuts frame. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-51183 JS37 (12,500-17,500) – Lot 2056 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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EXCEPTIONAL NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC POCKET PISTOL.