SCARCE FIRST DAY PRODUCTION NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NO. 1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SCARCE FIRST DAY PRODUCTION NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NO. 1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 5. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl that has integral magazine tube, thin rnd top blade front sight and a fixed rear sight in top flat of receiver. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on the left side of buttstrap under the grip and inside of each grip. Outside of right sideplate is stamped with a small “8”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. This pistol, with its sgl digit SN, was obviously produced on the first day of production. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong blue in the gullets with remainder of the bbl retaining scattered blue mixed with flaked, not worn, areas that are a dark patina; bottom of magazine tube is a blue/brown patina; frame & sideplates retain strong edges with a series of small nicks and a couple of scratches on right side and overall retains a medium mustard patina having been polished a long time ago and now repatinated; hammer retains dark case colors and the lever is a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing moderate edge wear and overall retain about 85% orig varnish. Lever tension spring is missing, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of scattered spots of pitting. 4-47178 JR141 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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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	1175D	$16,100.00	SCARCE FIRST DAY PRODUCTION NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NO. 1 LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 5. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl that has integral magazine tube, thin rnd top blade front sight and a fixed rear sight in top flat of receiver. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on the left side of buttstrap under the grip and inside of each grip. Outside of right sideplate is stamped with a small “8”. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. This pistol, with its sgl digit SN, was obviously produced on the first day of production. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain strong blue in the gullets with remainder of the bbl retaining scattered blue mixed with flaked, not worn, areas that are a dark patina; bottom of magazine tube is a blue/brown patina; frame & sideplates retain strong edges with a series of small nicks and a couple of scratches on right side and overall retains a medium mustard patina having been polished a long time ago and now repatinated; hammer retains dark case colors and the lever is a blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing moderate edge wear and overall retain about 85% orig varnish. Lever tension spring is missing, otherwise mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a couple of scattered spots of pitting. 4-47178 JR141 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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