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NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION POCKET

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,250.00 USD Estimated At:8,500.00 - 12,500.00 USD
NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC LEVER ACTION POCKET

PISTOL. Cal. 31 Rocket Ball. S# 1646. Bbl. 3 1/2" oct. Shroud located near muzzle of bbl. rotates for loading. Top flat has New Haven Conn. address w/ Feb. 14, 1854 patent date. Brass blade front sight w/ fixed U notch rear sight on frame. Lever operated brass action had original silver finish. Ornamentation consists of foliate scroll hand engraving on sides & top of frame extending to the rear grip strap. Square butt 2 piece grips of fancy burl walnut. Estimated total quantity of 850 mfg. 1857-1860. CONDITION: this rare pistol is an antique very good retaining all original major parts. Iron parts have faded to gray showing scattered corrosion w/ spots of very light pitting. Frame shows evidence of light cleaning, engraving shows most details. Sm. amount of original silver plating remaining on inside grip straps. Grips have original finish showing moderate wear, marks & sm. dents. Left panel has repaired chip at toe. Bore retains sound rifling showing some light pitting. (01-19947/DS). ANTIQUE. $8,500-12,500.