SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC POCKET MODEL LEVER ACTION PISTOL.

SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC POCKET MODEL LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 266. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. Front sight is a replacement with orig fixed rear sight. Top flat is marked “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14, 1854”. It has usual brass frame with 2-pc matching numbered walnut grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these pistols were made in the period 1857-1860. Lever tension spring is missing and magazine follower is a copper replacement. Serial number is found on left side of butt strap under the grip and inside both grips. No further disassembly was effected to determine additional matching numbers. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains with steel being a gray/brown patina. Frame & sideplates are fine to very fine with slightly rounded edges and a few minor scratches and retain a medium mustard patina. Magazine follower, replaced as noted, with a partially collapsed spring. Grips are sound showing moderate wear with scratches & dings and retain about 90% orig varnish. Lever tension spring missing as noted, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-35293 JR227 (5,000-7,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2237A	$6,325.00	SCARCE NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC POCKET MODEL LEVER ACTION PISTOL. SN 266. Cal. 31. Usual configuration with 3-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. Front sight is a replacement with orig fixed rear sight. Top flat is marked “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14, 1854”. It has usual brass frame with 2-pc matching numbered walnut grips. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these pistols were made in the period 1857-1860. Lever tension spring is missing and magazine follower is a copper replacement. Serial number is found on left side of butt strap under the grip and inside both grips. No further disassembly was effected to determine additional matching numbers. CONDITION: Very good. No orig finish remains with steel being a gray/brown patina. Frame & sideplates are fine to very fine with slightly rounded edges and a few minor scratches and retain a medium mustard patina. Magazine follower, replaced as noted, with a partially collapsed spring. Grips are sound showing moderate wear with scratches & dings and retain about 90% orig varnish. Lever tension spring missing as noted, otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bore with scattered light pitting. 4-35293 JR227 (5,000-7,000) 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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