Volcanic Repeating Arms Pistol, circa 1856
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The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company (1855-1857) made key early advancements in self-contained ammunition and repeating firearms. Using a "Rocketball" cartridge of a bullet with a hollow cavity in the rear for the charge, it allowed for the development of a repeater mechanism. Principals in the company included Oliver Winchester, Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson.
The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company (1855-1857) made key early advancements in self-contained ammunition and repeating firearms. Using a "Rocketball" cartridge of a bullet with a hollow cavity in the rear for the charge, it allowed for the development of a repeater mechanism. Principals in the company included Oliver Winchester, Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson.
Artifact
Pistol
Date Made
circa 1856
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Guns
Object ID
00.3.1655
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Walnut (Wood)
Dimensions
Length: 14.5 in
Inscriptions
on top of the barrel: THE VULCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14, 1854 on the right side of the cocking device: 1480
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