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Lot 3108: New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Lot 3108: New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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New Haven Arms Co. Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co.
Model: Volcanic
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 Volcanic
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 74
Class: Antique
Description:

This is one of an estimated 850 No. 1 pocket pistols manufactured by the New Haven Arms Co., New Haven, Connecticut, in 1857/58. The pistol has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, round finger hole in the lever and flat bottom grips. The pistol is fitted with a pinched blade front sight on the barrel and a square notch rear sight at the rear of the frame. The top barrel flat is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN./ PATENT FEB. 14. 1854." The deletion of "VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS CO." from the barrel legend occurred after Oliver Winchester assumed control of the Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. and re-organized it as the New Haven Arms Company on May 1, 1857. The serial number is stamped on the lower left side of the butt under the grip panel and on the back of each grip panel. Volcanic 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 introduced with Volcanic pistols and carbines served as the basic design for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles. Oliver Winchester's investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

Rating Definition:

Good. The pistol has a mixture of artificial brown and gray patinas with some minor dark pitting visible on lower left barrel. The brass has an attractive patina. The refinished grips are good with a repaired right panel, high edge wear and some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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