RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NO. 2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NO. 2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 809. Cal. 41. Rare pistol with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and fixed rear sight in top of frame. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. The SN was observed on the left side of the butt strap under the grip, inside each grip, on the lever, toggle links and inside each sideplate. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,200 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1855-1856 when the company was sold to Oliver Winchester and renamed New Haven Arms Company. Few of these earlier pistols are found today in orig configuration retaining much orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue with some flaking and a couple of light cleaned spots. The rotating sleeve has some spots of scattered moderate pitting. Frame & sideplates are fine showing light edge wear and retain a dark mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light fine pitting. 4-41224 JR78 (17,500-22,500)

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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	2008	$0.00	RARE VOLCANIC ARMS NO. 2 NAVY SIZE LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 809. Cal. 41. Rare pistol with 6″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and fixed rear sight in top of frame. Top flat of bbl has the 3-line Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. address. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this pistol. The SN was observed on the left side of the butt strap under the grip, inside each grip, on the lever, toggle links and inside each sideplate. No additional disassembly was effected to check for additional matching numbers. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 1,200 of these rare pistols were produced in the period 1855-1856 when the company was sold to Oliver Winchester and renamed New Haven Arms Company. Few of these earlier pistols are found today in orig configuration retaining much orig finish. CONDITION: Fine to very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains 75-80% strong orig blue with some flaking and a couple of light cleaned spots. The rotating sleeve has some spots of scattered moderate pitting. Frame & sideplates are fine showing light edge wear and retain a dark mustard patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear with light handling & use nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light fine pitting. 4-41224 JR78 (17,500-22,500) 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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