RARE VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SN 698. Cal. 41. Rare volcanic pistol with 6″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs, pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight dovetailed in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of the barrel has the 3-line “The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co.” address. Mounted with varnished, very nicely figured, smooth walnut grips that are matching numbered to the pistol. SN is found on the left side of buttstrap, under the wood, right side of lever and inside each grip. No further dis-assembly was under taken to check for additional matching numbers. While volcanic arms navy sized pistols are occasionally encountered, those that are found usually show hard use and worn finish. To find one in such fine condition is a rarity. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl, magazine tube, and loading sleeve all retain about 60% crisp orig blue finish though thinning. Loading sleeve retaining ring front sight base is blue. Frame and sideplates retain sharp and crisp edges with only a couple of very fine scratches and shows a crisp, even yellow colored patina. Hammer and lever are overall gray with traces of case color with areas of staining and pitting. Both grips retain most of their orig varnish. Both have a chipped toe on the top inside with scattered light scratches, nicks, and bruises. Mechanics are fine. Bore shows crisp well discerned rifling. 4-51138 JS36 (12,000-17,500) – Lot 2057

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
	2057	$18,975.00	RARE VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 698. Cal. 41. Rare volcanic pistol with 6″ oct bbl that has integral magazine with full ribs, pinched post front sight and fixed rear sight dovetailed in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of the barrel has the 3-line “The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co.” address. Mounted with varnished, very nicely figured, smooth walnut grips that are matching numbered to the pistol. SN is found on the left side of buttstrap, under the wood, right side of lever and inside each grip. No further dis-assembly was under taken to check for additional matching numbers. While volcanic arms navy sized pistols are occasionally encountered, those that are found usually show hard use and worn finish. To find one in such fine condition is a rarity. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl, magazine tube, and loading sleeve all retain about 60% crisp orig blue finish though thinning. Loading sleeve retaining ring front sight base is blue. Frame and sideplates retain sharp and crisp edges with only a couple of very fine scratches and shows a crisp, even yellow colored patina. Hammer and lever are overall gray with traces of case color with areas of staining and pitting. Both grips retain most of their orig varnish. Both have a chipped toe on the top inside with scattered light scratches, nicks, and bruises. Mechanics are fine. Bore shows crisp well discerned rifling. 4-51138 JS36 (12,000-17,500) – Lot 2057 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 VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.