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According to "Volcanic Firearms: Predecessor to the Winchester Rifle" by Lewis & Rutter, fewer than 100 New Haven carbines were produced with a 21 inch barrel.
The serial number “8” is
stamped on the lower left
side of the receiver tang, on the heel
of the stock beneath the buttplate, on the inside of
the buttplate and on the shanks of the hand fitted
buttplate and lower tang screws. The Volcanic
carbines and pistols were revolutionary firearms
that featured self-contained primed cartridges,
spring loaded magazines and lever actions. The basic design of the Volcanic carbine formed the basis for the more
successful New Haven Arms Henry and Winchester Model 1866 and Model 1873 rifles.
CONDITION: Very good plus. The blue finish on the barrel has aged to a very attractive smooth blue-brown patina with
original finish in protected areas. The barrel edges are sharp and the markings are crisp. The fine brass receiver has a mellow
unpolished patina. The rear sight is a professionally made replacement. The sight plate joints are tight and wear is limited to
a few scattered handling marks and scratches. The crescent brass buttplate has the same unhandled patina with some minor
spots of age discoloration. The case colors on the hammer and lever have a deep brown patina. The stock is fine and retains
70% of the high polish piano finish. The stock has a number of minor dents and scratches, and has a hairline crack on each
side of the wrist. Mechanically functions fine, but lever does not stay up. This is a fine representative example of an early and
scarce New Haven Arms Company Volcanic Carbine.
Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo.
Estimate: 18,000 - 27,500 43