RARE NAVY SIZE VOLCANIC ARMS LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

RARE NAVY SIZE VOLCANIC ARMS LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 852. Cal. 41. Fine Navy size volcanic pistol with 6″ bbl, German silver pin front sight and fixed rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked “THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN, CONN. FEB. 14. 1854”. Receiver is silver plated with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Serial number was observed on right side of lever, left side of butt strap under the grip and inside of both grips. No further disassembly was attempted to check for other numbered pieces. There is a curious 1/8″ hole in the left front rib about 1/4″ from muzzle end. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 1,200 of these rare pistols were made in the period 1855-1857. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 70-75% orig blue, somewhat thinned on main part of bbl & center of magazine tube, stronger on rotating section of bbl. Receiver & side plates retain 30-40% silver plating with the balance a rather dark mustard patina. Receiver has strong sharp edges showing only slight wear. Grips show sharp edge wear with a few minor nicks and retain most of their strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine & scattered fine pitting. 4-31928 JR191 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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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	1050	$31,625.00	RARE NAVY SIZE VOLCANIC ARMS LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 852. Cal. 41. Fine Navy size volcanic pistol with 6″ bbl, German silver pin front sight and fixed rear sight. Top flat of bbl is marked “THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN, CONN. FEB. 14. 1854”. Receiver is silver plated with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Serial number was observed on right side of lever, left side of butt strap under the grip and inside of both grips. No further disassembly was attempted to check for other numbered pieces. There is a curious 1/8″ hole in the left front rib about 1/4″ from muzzle end. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 1,200 of these rare pistols were made in the period 1855-1857. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 70-75% orig blue, somewhat thinned on main part of bbl & center of magazine tube, stronger on rotating section of bbl. Receiver & side plates retain 30-40% silver plating with the balance a rather dark mustard patina. Receiver has strong sharp edges showing only slight wear. Grips show sharp edge wear with a few minor nicks and retain most of their strong orig factory varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine & scattered fine pitting. 4-31928 JR191 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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