RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 2199. Cal. 41. Blue & silver finish with scarce 6-1/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with integral magazine tube. Top flat is marked “PATENTED FEB. 14. 1854 / NEW HAVEN CONN.”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips numbered to this pistol. Frame is wonderfully engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background, probably from the Nimschke shop with various other patterns on the top three flats of the frame and by the hammer slot. Back strap is engraved to match. SN was observed on right side of butt strap under the grip, on the lever, inside the grips, inside each sideplate and on all visible internal parts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 300 of these pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. Very few of that small number were custom engraved. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine tube retain about all of their strong orig blue finish, turned a little dull. Frame retains 85-88% strong orig silver finish with the front & back strap showing about 50% silver finish. Grips have some minor chips around the edges but are completely sound showing moderate wear and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, may be unfired. Bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-41972 JR256 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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	2003	$51,750.00	RARE ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 2199. Cal. 41. Blue & silver finish with scarce 6-1/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight with integral magazine tube. Top flat is marked “PATENTED FEB. 14. 1854 / NEW HAVEN CONN.”. Mounted with smooth 2-pc ivory grips numbered to this pistol. Frame is wonderfully engraved with full coverage foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background, probably from the Nimschke shop with various other patterns on the top three flats of the frame and by the hammer slot. Back strap is engraved to match. SN was observed on right side of butt strap under the grip, on the lever, inside the grips, inside each sideplate and on all visible internal parts. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 300 of these pistols were produced in the period 1857-1860. Very few of that small number were custom engraved. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine tube retain about all of their strong orig blue finish, turned a little dull. Frame retains 85-88% strong orig silver finish with the front & back strap showing about 50% silver finish. Grips have some minor chips around the edges but are completely sound showing moderate wear and retain a wonderful golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, may be unfired. Bolt face retains most of its orig blue. 4-41972 JR256 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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