GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC NUMBER ONE LEVER ACTION PISTOL.NEW HAVENVOLCANIC68431Cal 31. Standard number 1 pistol with 3-3/4" oct bbl that has integral magazine tube. Front sight is a pinched post and fixed rear sight is in a dovetail in top flat of frame. Top flat of bbl is marked with standard New Haven roll marking and 1854 patent date. Mounted with matching numbered, smooth 2-pc walnut grips. SN was observed on left side of buttstrap, under the grip and inside each grip. No further disassembly was effected to check for matching numbers. CONDITION: Very good, all matching as noted above. Bbl & magazine retain a mottled blue gray patina with strong blue in the gullets. There are a few scattered spots of light pitting on both bbl & magazine. Frame & side plates are mostly a beautiful medium mustard patina with sharp edges and show about 10% orig silver finish. Grips show an old refinish with light nicks & dings. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 51494-1 JRL (7,500-9,500)