VERY FINE NEW HAVEN ARMS VOLCANIC CARBINE.

Cal 41. S# 47. Rare configuration with 21" octagonal barrel, integral spring loaded full length loading tube, "NEW HAVEN CONN PATENT FEB 14 1854" stamped on top flat. Brass frame & buttplate, high polish varnished walnut butt stock. These peculiar "rocket ball" precursors to Henry rifles were made 1857-1860. This attractive survivor is very well preserved with most of its original factory finish. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bill of sale & letter of authenticity Dave Condon 1992. CONDITION: fine to excellent overall, "as found", barrel and magazine tube retain 80-90% thinning blue with scattered areas of staining and small patches of light pitting, brass is smooth with light mustard patina, stock retains virtually all its original high gloss "piano finish" varnish. Mechanics excellent, shiny rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Doug Jahnke, Fargo ND collection; Dave Berenson estate collection 1992. (01-29650/JS). ANTIQUE. $20,000-25,000.