This is a truly rare No. 1 or "pocket model" Volcanic pistol that was manufactured by the New Haven Arms Company successor to the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company. New Haven Arms manufactured Volcanic firearms from 1851 until 1860 when the company was reorganized again, this time as the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It is believed that fewer than 850 of these No.1 pistols with 3 1/2 inch barrels were manufactured from 1857 until 1860. Because so few were produced, very few survived, making these pistols extremely desirable in any condition. These pistols retailed for $12.00 at the time of production with an added expense of $1.50 for engraving or plating, this pistol having both! This example features the standard fixed front and rear sight. The top barrel flat is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB 14.1854". The pistol has a high polish blue finish on the octagon barrel. The loading lever is blue. The hammer and trigger are casehardened. The frame, cartridge elevator, grip strap, cartridge follower, and even the screw head in the grips are all beautifully silver plated. The pistol is factory engraved on the frame and grip strap. Each side of the frame features the "typical" Volcanic large open scrollwork. The top of the frame and back strap have a matching floral design. The two-piece flat-bottom walnut grips have a high gloss finish. The serial number "737" is stamped on the inside of the left grip stock and again on the left side of the grip strap.