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LOT 3000
Scarce and Desirable Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Volcanic No. 1 Lever Action Pistol - Serial no. A55, 31 cal., 4 1/4 inch part octagon bbl., blue finish, rosewood
grips. One of approximately 1,200 No. 1 pistols that were manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in
Norwich, Connecticut, in 1854 and 1855. They are historically significant pieces
for both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors. The barrel has “CAST-STEEL”
(upper right), “SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH CT” (top) and “PATENT/FEB. 14. 1854.” (upper
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left). Factory floral and scroll engraving is featured on the frame, side plates, and hammer. The left side of the butt has “A55,” and some of the small parts and both grip panels are stamped with the last two digits of the serial number (“55”). The lever has a spur on the bottom. CONDITION: Fine with crisp markings and engraving, 50% original blue on the left side of the frame , 30% original blue on the right side, 40% of the original finish on the barrel, 40% original case colors remain on the hammer, and the balance of the pistol has mottled gray and brown patina. The grips are fine and have half of the original varnish, light dings and scratches, and minor handling wear. The follower spring is short, and the action occasionally binds up open; otherwise, the pistol functions fine. Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 3001
Fine New Haven Arms Company
Lever Action No.1 Pocket Pistol - Serial
no. 1401, 31 Volcanic cal., 3 3/4 inch octagon bbl., blue/brass finish, walnut grips. New Haven Arms Company
manufactured an estimated 850 No. 1 Lever Action Pocket Pistols between 1857 and 1860. The pistol has a blued barrel. The bolt, cartridge elevator, trigger, loading lever and
rear sight are fire-blue. The hammer is color casehardened. The two-piece, flat base, walnut grips have a high gloss varnish finish and are numbered to the gun. The pistol has the distinctive .31 caliber octagon barrel with integral six-shot magazine, brass receiver and loading
lever with finger hole. The barrel has a round muzzle, rounded T-bar spring, pinched blade front sight and scalloped brass magazine
follower. The receiver has semi-circular cut-outs on both ends of the ejection port and a dovetail
mounted rear sight. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the New Haven Arms Company markings: “NEW HAVEN CONN. PATENT FEB. 14. 1854” in one line. The serial number is stamped on the left side of the butt beneath the grip. CONDITION: Fine with attractive aged patina on the crisp original frame, 20% original blue finish, mottled gray and brown patina on the balance, and minor age and storage related wear. The grips are very fine and have mild lower edge wear, nearly all of the original varnish, and a few light scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500