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689
$13,800.00

CASED VOLCANIC NAVY PISTOL. Cal. 41. SN 884. Usual configuration with 6” oct bbl, integral magazine tube with small cone front sight and fixed rear sight at the back of the frame. It has a brass frame with 2-pc walnut grips. It is accompanied by an original walnut casing with dark green velvet lining & compartments for the pistol and a large cartridge box. Also is a small rectangular compartment. Included is an original lacquered tin cartridge box bottom that contains 13 original 41 caliber rocket balls. Also included is a spare magazine follower spring. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl retains an even light gray/brown patina with a spot or two of light pitting. Receiver & side plates have good edges & corners that show light wear and overall retain an even medium mustard patina with a few scattered minor nicks & scratches. Hammer retains 60-70% thin dark case colors and the bolt traces of its original blue. Grips are fine with light edge wear, nicks & scratches and a small stress crack on the left side and retain about 75% original varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. Case is very fine and retains about 90% of its original varnish, has one loose corner with slightly faded & worn lining. Rocket balls are fine. 4-50963 JR995 (5,500-7,500)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004
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