3090 ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 VOLCANIC LEVER

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 10 @ 11:18UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
ACTION PISTOL. Cal 31. S# 1471. Manufactured between 1857-1860 after the breakup of Volcanic Arms Company by newly formed New Haven Arms Company, continued making same design for the self-contained "rocket ball" cartridges. Standard configuration 3.5" octagonal barrel, integral 6-shot spring loaded magazine, "Volcanic" dropped in address "NEW HAVEN CONN" PATENT FEB 14 1854" stamped in one line on top flat, fixed notch rear sight, pinched post front sight, brass frame, ivory grips. CONDITION: very good overall as refinished, custom engraved after manufacture, address freshened, about half dull reblued finish retained, brass mottled patina, grips well fit. Mechanics good, crisp rifled bore. "222" stamped on lever. (01-26629/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.