NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 522. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine and pinched post front sight. Top flat of bbl is marked with the New Haven address & patent dates. Gun metal brass frame is mounted with 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, and inside both sideplates along with the inside of both grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these little pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips, no additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Bbl & magazine retain 70-80% orig blue, strong & bright in gullets, thinning elsewhere with sharp edge wear. Frame & sideplates retain a wonderful medium mustard patina with no sideplate damage and only a couple of minor nicks & scratches. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear and retain about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-42251 JR8 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2002	$10,925.00	NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 522. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine and pinched post front sight. Top flat of bbl is marked with the New Haven address & patent dates. Gun metal brass frame is mounted with 2-pc walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, and inside both sideplates along with the inside of both grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these little pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips, no additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. Bbl & magazine retain 70-80% orig blue, strong & bright in gullets, thinning elsewhere with sharp edge wear. Frame & sideplates retain a wonderful medium mustard patina with no sideplate damage and only a couple of minor nicks & scratches. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear and retain about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-42251 JR8 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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