FINE & RARE CASED PAIR OF LARGE FRAME NO. 2 VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS LEVER ACTION PISTOLS

Fall 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 30th, 31st, November 1st, & 2nd, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

FINE & RARE CASED PAIR OF LARGE FRAME NO. 2 VOLCANIC REPEATING ARMS LEVER ACTION PISTOLS

01-26874   |   Cal. 41   |   S# 1604/1630

Pistols are in standard configuration with blued 8″ octagonal barrel, integral spring loaded magazine, fixed notch rear sights, pinched post front sights, brass frame, varnished walnut grips. Manufactured between 1855-1859 after the formation of the Volcanic Arms Company from the dissolved original Smith & Wesson Co. Barrel markings: “THE VOLCANIC ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN / PATENT FEB 14 1854″ on top flat. This pair of pistols are in fine matching condition and old custom casing contains a four piece iron and wood carbine cleaning rod, and a single 41 caliber rocket ball cartridge. An estimated 1500 8” Volcanic Arms Company pistols were made 1855-1857.

STATUS: ANTIQUE