LARGE FRAME NO. 2 VOLCANIC ARMS LEVER ACTION

PISTOL.Cal. 41. S# 1308. Pistol is in standard configuration with originally blued 8" octagonal barrel, integral spring loaded magazine, fixed notch rear sight, pinched post front sight, brass frame, varnished walnut grips. Manufactured between 1855-1857 after Smith & Wesson sold their interest in lever action pistols forming the Volcanic Arms Company. Barrel markings: "THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT / NEW HAVEN CONN / FEB 14, 1854" on top flat. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original Volcanic "rocket ball" cartridge. CONDITION: very good overall, complete and matching, uncleaned, barrel and magazine have gray/plum mottled patina with staining and areas of light pitting, brass has medium mustard color with scratching, grips retain some original varnish with tacking marks on right side. Mechanics good, crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Dave Berenson estate collection. (01-29651/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,000-9,000.