Offered here is a rare and desirable example of an estimated 300 New Haven Arms Co. manufactured No. 2 Navy pistols featuring 6 inch barrels in .41 caliber. These pistols were manufactured in 1857-1860. The New Haven Arms No. 2 Navy Pistols are among the rarest New Haven Arms Volcanic firearms. The barrel was originally blue, and the hammer and finger lever have a casehardened finish. The top of the barrel is roll stamped: "REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEWHAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854". The "VOLCANIC" markings which were part of the barrel legend were omitted after Oliver F. Winchester reorganized the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. as the New Haven Arms Co. in April 1857. The matching serial number is stamped on the right side of the grip frame, back of both grip panels, and finger lever. The Volcanic lever action firearms are historically significant and represent an important step in the development of American repeating firearms and self-contained cartridges. The lever action and integral spring-loaded magazine of these pistols and carbines served as the basic design for the Henry rifle, and Oliver Winchester's investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company and the Model 1866, 1873, and 1876 rifles. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Very good. The barrel and magazine tube has a smooth dark brown patina with pitting. The fine brass has a series of light scratches mostly on the right side and mostly a bright appearance. The receiver has tight fitting side plates. The follower head is absent. The grips are good with a hairline crack on the left panel and a number of dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.