Original U.S. Civil War Rare Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. .41cal No. 2 Navy Belt Pistol with 6” Barrel - Serial 809 Made Circa 1857 German Flags The moment they were noticed

The moment they were noticed by the Americans

The black lacquered visor shows signs of heat bubbling

While the blade etching is extremely faint and can only be seen in a certain light

with tearing to the lining as well along much of the edge

The shell shows very little sign of use

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. .41cal No. 2 Navy Belt Pistol with 6” Barrel - Serial 809 Made Circa 1857 German Flags The moment they were noticedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company was an American company formed in 1855 by partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson to develop Walter Hunt's "Rocket Ball" ammunition and" lever action" mechanism. Volcanic made an improved version of the Rocket Ball ammunition, and a carbine and pistol version of the lever action gun to fire it. Unfortunately, due to financial issues, the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company was short