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ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN VOLCANIC NO. 2 PISTOL
SERIAL 2060. BARREL 6". CALIBER .36 ENGRAVED NAVY. Barrel stamped Patent Feb. 14 1854 NEW HAVEN CONN. Features blue octagon barrel, engraved brass frame, period ivory grips, ring lever, standing rear sight. Serial number stamped on frame, panels, link, lever, all matching. Period inscribed on butt " W.D.CHESTER TELEGRAPH CORPS USA". Condition. Nicely aged untouched brass with crisp engraving. Barrel has turned a dark patina with a couple of areas of slight roughness. Ivory grips are nicely aged and toned as well. The base of frame with inscription has some denting making it partially hard to read. Bore rifling is sharp and clean for the most part. Working order. Matching numbers. Overall fine example. ANTIQUE