EXTREMELY RARE, VERY EARLY SMITH & WESSON VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE PISTOL.

EXTREMELY RARE, VERY EARLY SMITH & WESSON VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE PISTOL. SN 2. Cal. 41. All steel construction with 8″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine tube. It has pinched post front sight and a fixed rear sight mounted atop the frame, screwed into a slot. It features the removable sideplates with a tiny ring lever and flared butt with 2-pc highly figured smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, and inside both grips. No further disassembly was affected to determine for additional matching numbers. Top flat of bbl is marked in a triangle shape “SMITH & WESSON NORWICH, CT. / PATENT / CAST-STEEL”. Both sides of frame, top flat, rear edge of hammer & back strap are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque scrolls. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 500 of these rare pistols were made in the period 1854-55. This pistol was the predecessor to the Volcanic Arms family of pistols which were themselves then predecessor to the Henry rifle which, under Oliver Winchester, evolved into the Winchester line of firearms, making this therefore, an extremely important & desirable item for the Winchester collector who wishes to have the complete line. CONDITION: About fine. Traces of orig blue remain on the frame & sideplates in the most sheltered areas with traces of orig brown likewise in the most sheltered areas on bbl being mostly a medium to dark blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing very light wear and retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are a little stiff but functional, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37754 JR135 (37,500-47,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2234	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE, VERY EARLY SMITH & WESSON VOLCANIC NAVY SIZE PISTOL. SN 2. Cal. 41. All steel construction with 8″ oct to rnd bbl that has integral magazine tube. It has pinched post front sight and a fixed rear sight mounted atop the frame, screwed into a slot. It features the removable sideplates with a tiny ring lever and flared butt with 2-pc highly figured smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Serial number was observed on left side of butt strap, under grip, and inside both grips. No further disassembly was affected to determine for additional matching numbers. Top flat of bbl is marked in a triangle shape “SMITH & WESSON NORWICH, CT. / PATENT / CAST-STEEL”. Both sides of frame, top flat, rear edge of hammer & back strap are nicely engraved in foliate arabesque scrolls. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only about 500 of these rare pistols were made in the period 1854-55. This pistol was the predecessor to the Volcanic Arms family of pistols which were themselves then predecessor to the Henry rifle which, under Oliver Winchester, evolved into the Winchester line of firearms, making this therefore, an extremely important & desirable item for the Winchester collector who wishes to have the complete line. CONDITION: About fine. Traces of orig blue remain on the frame & sideplates in the most sheltered areas with traces of orig brown likewise in the most sheltered areas on bbl being mostly a medium to dark blue/gray patina. Grips are sound showing very light wear and retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are a little stiff but functional, brilliant shiny bore. 4-37754 JR135 (37,500-47,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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