RARE CASED NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL.

RARE CASED NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL. Cal. 31. SN 1421. Wonderful small frame volcanic with 3-3/4” oct bbl, with integral magazine and iron blade front sight. It has brass frame with fixed sight at the rear edge, a blue lever with case colored trigger & hammer. It is fitted with 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by an original, red velvet lined walnut compartmented case with spaces for the pistol and a box of cartridges, along with two triangle shaped spaces. Included in the case is an original black lacquered tin cartridge box containing seven original 31 caliber rocket balls. The inside of the lid has the original label indicating that this was originally a box of 200 No. 1 pistol cartridges. The label further states, “the balls should be kept in a box, and well greased. If by accident, a ball should miss fire, it must be carefully pushed back with the rod, leaving the carrier down. The too frequent snapping of the hammer when the arm is not charged, may injure it.” Also included is an 8-5/8” tapered hard wood rod. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & lever retain about 80-85% strong bright original glossy blue with a spot of rust on the bbl and the balance of the lost blue flaked to a light patina. Hammer retains most of its dark case colors and the trigger is faded to silver. Frame & sideplates are crisp with sharp edges and the screws retain most of their original blue. Grips are crisp and retain 98-99% original varnish. Lever is typically loose, but mechanics are crisp. Bolt & carrier retain most of their original bright glossy blue. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Case is fine with minor nicks & scratches, slightly warped lid with a grain check around the key escutcheon, and retains most of its original finish. Cartridge box retains most of its lacquer finish with a few chips in the lid. Balls are fine. 4-50962 JR990 (9,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	690	$21,275.00	RARE CASED NO. 1 VOLCANIC PISTOL. Cal. 31. SN 1421. Wonderful small frame volcanic with 3-3/4” oct bbl, with integral magazine and iron blade front sight. It has brass frame with fixed sight at the rear edge, a blue lever with case colored trigger & hammer. It is fitted with 2-pc walnut grips. Accompanied by an original, red velvet lined walnut compartmented case with spaces for the pistol and a box of cartridges, along with two triangle shaped spaces. Included in the case is an original black lacquered tin cartridge box containing seven original 31 caliber rocket balls. The inside of the lid has the original label indicating that this was originally a box of 200 No. 1 pistol cartridges. The label further states, “the balls should be kept in a box, and well greased. If by accident, a ball should miss fire, it must be carefully pushed back with the rod, leaving the carrier down. The too frequent snapping of the hammer when the arm is not charged, may injure it.” Also included is an 8-5/8” tapered hard wood rod. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & lever retain about 80-85% strong bright original glossy blue with a spot of rust on the bbl and the balance of the lost blue flaked to a light patina. Hammer retains most of its dark case colors and the trigger is faded to silver. Frame & sideplates are crisp with sharp edges and the screws retain most of their original blue. Grips are crisp and retain 98-99% original varnish. Lever is typically loose, but mechanics are crisp. Bolt & carrier retain most of their original bright glossy blue. Bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. Case is fine with minor nicks & scratches, slightly warped lid with a grain check around the key escutcheon, and retains most of its original finish. Cartridge box retains most of its lacquer finish with a few chips in the lid. Balls are fine. 4-50962 JR990 (9,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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