SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1482. Cal. 41. Fine Volcanic Navy with 8″ oct bbl, pinched pin front sight and fixed rear sight in a dovetail in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms address with “VOLCANIC ARMS” a very light strike. The other two lines are sharp & clear. Bbl has integral magazine tube with tab follower. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of the butt strap under the grip, inside both grips, on lever, toggle links & bolt. Also inside both side plates. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. It appears that the grip frame may have been slightly bent forward during the period of use as the grips do not fit as precise as they should. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,500 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1855-1857 and few are encountered today retaining much orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong orig blue with some minor flaking on the oct part of loading swivel. Loss areas have turned to a medium patina. Main part of bbl has a couple of small dings on one sharp edge,with some fine, light flaking, otherwise is fine. Frame & side plates retain very sharp edges with some minor dings on the top edge of left side plate and overall retains a wonderful coffee colored brass patina. Lever retains traces of orig blue, mostly having flaked to a gray/brown patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Grips have a small gouge on right side and show light wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-42138 JR145 (20,000-30,000)

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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	2006	$21,275.00	SCARCE VOLCANIC ARMS NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 1482. Cal. 41. Fine Volcanic Navy with 8″ oct bbl, pinched pin front sight and fixed rear sight in a dovetail in the top flat of the frame. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Arms address with “VOLCANIC ARMS” a very light strike. The other two lines are sharp & clear. Bbl has integral magazine tube with tab follower. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. SN was observed on left side of the butt strap under the grip, inside both grips, on lever, toggle links & bolt. Also inside both side plates. No further disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. It appears that the grip frame may have been slightly bent forward during the period of use as the grips do not fit as precise as they should. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,500 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1855-1857 and few are encountered today retaining much orig finish. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including grips. Bbl & magazine tube retain about 90% strong orig blue with some minor flaking on the oct part of loading swivel. Loss areas have turned to a medium patina. Main part of bbl has a couple of small dings on one sharp edge,with some fine, light flaking, otherwise is fine. Frame & side plates retain very sharp edges with some minor dings on the top edge of left side plate and overall retains a wonderful coffee colored brass patina. Lever retains traces of orig blue, mostly having flaked to a gray/brown patina. Hammer retains strong case colors. Grips have a small gouge on right side and show light wear and retain most of their orig factory varnish. Mechanics are crisp, very bright shiny bore with scattered fine pitting. 4-42138 JR145 (20,000-30,000) 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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