^Lot 4001 ATTRACTIVE FACTORY ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN ARMS

VOLCANIC CARBINE. Cal. 41. S# 2903. Standard configuration 16.5" octagonal barrel, integral spring loaded full length loading tube, "REPEATING ARMS CO / NEW HAVEN CONN PATENT FEB 14 1854" stamped on top flat. Factory engraved brass frame and butt plate, varnished burl walnut butt stock. These peculiar "rocket ball" precursors to Henry rifles were made 1857-1860. This is attractive survivor with nicely patinaed engraved brass frame. CONDITION: very good overall, barrel and magazine tube have iron patina, address is present but difficult to discern. Appears all original and matching, rear sight is replaced, matching assembly number "203" observed on lever & frame. S# 2903 stamped internally on lower tang. Mechanics functional, good rifled bore. (01-28811/JS). ANTIQUE. $16,000-22,000.