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LOT 1020
Attractive Finely
Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket with Unique Cartouche - Serial no. 92463,
44 RF cal.,
27 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1872, this is
a desirable example of a martially inspected Winchester Model 1866 lever action musket. The faint script letter cartouche (“GHJ”) is stamped on the left
side of the buttstock. The Winchester Model 1866 musket was not documented to have ever been obtained by the U.S. military, but was sold to foreign militaries (France, Turkey, Mexico and Prussia). The cartouche, which is inside a
ribbon, is similar to “AOS” cartouches found on Argentine proofed 1866 carbines in the 135,000 to 148,000 serial number range. According to
noted Winchester expert George Madis, “To date, no concrete evidence has appeared to explain the meaning of [AOS] markings.” The same can be said about the cartouche found on this musket. This example is also stamped with “CS&S” behind the serial number on the lower tang and has
been embellished with near full coverage engraving on the receiver. The engraving features floral, border, and cross-hatched motifs and has been beautifully executed by a talented artisan. The top of the barrel has the standard two-line address/King’s patent marking, “J” marked at the breech, and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a block blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth musket
length forearm and straight grip stock with a military style buttplate, and there are sling swivels on the middle barrel band and bottom of the stock.
CONDITION: Fine, the barrel showing a mixture of period refinished blue and plum brown patina with some light speckling of surface oxidation throughout, while the crisp receiver shows a mellow aged tone to the brass with crisp engraving. The refinished wood is
also fine with some scattered minor dings throughout and a hairline crack in the wrist. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1021
LOT 1022
New Haven Arms Company
Volcanic No. 1 Pocket Pistol - Serial no. 197, 31 cal., 3 1/2
inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is one of only an estimated
850 Volcanic No. 1 lever action pocket pistols manufactured by the New Haven Arms
Company in New Haven, Connecticut c. 1857-1862 per “Volcanic Firearms” by Lewis and
Rutter, page 73. It has a non-engraved frame which is rare. As Lewis and Rutter pointed
out, “Engraved sideplates and frame were much more common on the small-frame pistol
than were plain, polished frames even though the extra cost of engraving and plating was $1.50.
Plain frames are very uncommon” (page 73). The barrel is fitted with a pinched blade font sight and a
simple notched rear sight is mounted in a dovetail on the frame. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped: “NEW HAVEN
CONN./PATENT FEB. 14. 1854.” The deletion of “VOLCANIC” from the barrel legend occurred after Oliver Winchester
formed the New Haven Arms Company on May 1, 1857. The serial number “197” appears on the left side of the grip frame and on
the back of the left grip panel. Volcanic firearms are historically significant and represent an important step in the development of American repeating firearms and self-contained cartridges. The lever action and integral spring-loaded magazine introduced with Volcanic pistols and carbines served as the basic design for the Henry rifle and the Winchester Model 1866, 1873 and 1876 rifles.
Oliver Winchester’s investment in the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company eventually led to the establishment of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
CONDITION: Very good. The barrel and magazine have a pleasing smooth dark brown patina. The frame is fine and has a very
attractive mellow aged appearance. The refinished grips are good with some fill around the screw (right panel) and a series of dings
on the bottom. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 23
Rare and Highly Desirable New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Repeating Arms Broadside Advertisement - This is a an exceptional original broadside advertisement for Volcanic repeating firearms manufactured by New Haven Arms Company, which is dated
1 May 1859. One side of the advertisement outlines that New Haven recently acquired the rights to produce Volcanic firearms as well as their rapid repeating fire ability, waterproof ammunition, and safety from accidental discharge, as well as the prices for different models. The opposite side shows a diagram of a Volcanic pistol with directions for use and keeping in order. Both sides are marked at the bottom stating that they are sold by Joseph Merwin in New York at 267 Broadway.
CONDITION: Very fine, the text and imagery remaining crisp and clear. There is a horizontal fold crease in the middle of the page and a few minor tears at the edges along with some age darkening. An extremely rare piece of Volcanic advertising to enhance the display of your collection!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000