VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY MODEL LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY MODEL LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 733. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube and pinched post front sight. Top flat of bbl has crisp “VOLCANIC ARMS COMPANY” markings. Frame & sideplates are usual gun metal brass mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, inside both grips and all visible internal parts including the sideplates. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,500 of this size pistol was produced by Volcanic Arms in the period 1855-1857. Few survive today with all matching parts and orig condition. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips, no further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching parts. Bbl & magazine retain a dark blue/brown patina with minor nicks & scratches and sharp edge wear. Frame & sideplates are a medium dark dull brass patina. Hammer retains traces of dark case colors. Grips are sound, retaining about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-42253 JR7 (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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2004	$13,800.00	VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY MODEL LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 733. Cal. 41. Usual configuration with 8″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube and pinched post front sight. Top flat of bbl has crisp “VOLCANIC ARMS COMPANY” markings. Frame & sideplates are usual gun metal brass mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, inside both grips and all visible internal parts including the sideplates. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,500 of this size pistol was produced by Volcanic Arms in the period 1855-1857. Few survive today with all matching parts and orig condition. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips, no further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching parts. Bbl & magazine retain a dark blue/brown patina with minor nicks & scratches and sharp edge wear. Frame & sideplates are a medium dark dull brass patina. Hammer retains traces of dark case colors. Grips are sound, retaining about all of a fine professionally restored finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with a few scattered spots of light pitting. 4-42253 JR7 (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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