GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
VERY RARE CASED ENGRAVED PAIR OF NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NUMBER 1 LEVER ACTION PISTOLS. NEW HAVEN ARMS NO. 1 1796/608 .31 Cal. .31. Blue and silver finish with 3-3/4" oct bbls that have integral magazines and fixed sights. No. 608 has an orig pinched post front sight and No. 1796 has a nickel silver cone front sight. Both pistols are mounted with smooth 2-pc rosewood grips, matching numbered to their individual pistols. Pistols are period engraved, No. 608 with non-traditional patterns including flower blossoms and geometric patterns. No. 1796 is engraved in traditional foliate arabesque patterns. Accompanied by a brass bound, rosewood handgun casing with empty plaque in the lid and purple velvet lining. Case is compartmented with space for both pistols including bbl rests, missing frame rests. There are 3 other empty compartments. CONDITION: Pistols are very good with the bbls smooth gray/brown aged patina, with a replaced follower on No. 1796. Frames and sideplates retain most of their restored silver finish. Grips on No. 608 are sound and retain a restored finish. Grips on No. 1796 show moderate edge wear with nicks and scratches and retain about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics on both pistols are a little loose but function and both have strong bright bores. Case is sound having been lightly cleaned and oiled. Interior has strong bright color inside of the lid with heavy glue showing through the fabric in the bottom. 49254-17 JR (30,000-50,000)