NEW HAVEN NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL.

NEW HAVEN NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL. SN 1608. Cal. 31. Scarce small size volcanic with 3-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. Top flat has pinched post front sight and usual New Haven markings with “1854” patent date. Brass frame is not decorated and has a fixed rear sight at top rear. It has 2-pc walnut grips numbered to pistol. Serial number is found on left side of buttstrap under grip, and inside grips themselves. No further disassembly was affected to check for other serial number locations. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these small frame pistols were made in period 1857-60. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains on bbl, lever or hammer, being a medium to dark brown patina with scattered spots of rust on bbl & magazine tube and moderate pitting on lever & hammer. Follower spring is broken and partially collapsed. Frame shows light to moderate wear with nicks & scratches and retains a medium mustard patina. Right grip has a crack and is missing a tiny chip at frame, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with nicks & scratches and retain 60-70% orig varnish with a coating of added light finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-59734 JR178 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2290	$7,475.00	NEW HAVEN NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL. SN 1608. Cal. 31. Scarce small size volcanic with 3-1/2″ oct bbl with integral magazine tube. Top flat has pinched post front sight and usual New Haven markings with “1854” patent date. Brass frame is not decorated and has a fixed rear sight at top rear. It has 2-pc walnut grips numbered to pistol. Serial number is found on left side of buttstrap under grip, and inside grips themselves. No further disassembly was affected to check for other serial number locations. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 850 of these small frame pistols were made in period 1857-60. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains on bbl, lever or hammer, being a medium to dark brown patina with scattered spots of rust on bbl & magazine tube and moderate pitting on lever & hammer. Follower spring is broken and partially collapsed. Frame shows light to moderate wear with nicks & scratches and retains a medium mustard patina. Right grip has a crack and is missing a tiny chip at frame, otherwise grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with nicks & scratches and retain 60-70% orig varnish with a coating of added light finish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. 4-59734 JR178 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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