Grips are excellent showing most the original varnish with modest wear. Frame is excellent with a soft butterscotch color patina. Barrel has been worn smooth on top barrel flat and the address is not legible. CONDITION: Fine overall with traces of original blue on barrel, turning a gunmetal grey patina overall.
Serial number '51' has been observed on right side of loading lever, on inside surface of both left and right sideplates, inside grips on left side of frame, and on inside surface of both grip panels. This example, serial number '51' features light scroll engraving on the frame with border work. Brass frame with blue barrel and integral magazine tube. 1 Volcanic Pistols with 3 - 1/2" barrels were manufactured between 1857-1862. 31 CALIBER LEVER ACTION PISTOL.Īpproximately 850 No. 41 Rocket Ball FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Volcanic Repeating Arms Model: Navy Serial Number: 384 Grips do not fit frame properly, have a sizable gouge on right side and chips of wood missing on left side at heel. Balance of metal a gunmetal/brown patina. Brass frame is excellent showing an unpolished mustard color patina. Barrel mostly a gunmetal/brown patina with scattered light abrasions. Barrel address marked in three lines "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. Serial number 384 also found on inside both grips panels. Serial number 384 also observed on inside of side plates, toggle link, bolt, bolt carrier, and right side of loading lever. Serial number 384 observed on frame under right side grip. German silver post front and "V" notch rear sights. Brass with blue barrel, and two piece varnished walnut grips. Volcanic Repeating Arms Company large frame Navy pistol with 8" barrel.