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CONDITION: Fine. The brass receiver retains 30% of the delicate, silver-plated finish in protected areas. The exposed brass has a very attractive, unpolished, patina. The well executed factory engraving is crisp, the side plate joints are crisp and the receiver shows only very light storage and handling wear. The rear sight, hammer, trigger and lever retain 25% of the fire blue finish. The barrel, hammer and lever exhibit a highly polished, presentation grade, blue finish. The blue is flawlessly executed and appears to have been done on special order by a 19th Century retailer. The barrel legend is extremely crisp. The re-varnished grips are very good with moderate handling wear and retain 80% of the finish. Mechanically excellent. This is an attractive example of a scarce, Volcanic Repeating Arms Co., Lever Action Navy pistol with factory engraving.
Provenance: The Joe Marlin Hilliard Collection.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500
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