This is an example of a lever action Navy Pistol that was manufactured by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Co. manufactured an estimated 1,500 Navy Pistols with an 8 inch barrel between 1855 and 1857. The receiver is engraved with the classic Volcanic scroll leaf style with shading. The barrel flat is marked with the three line Volcanic Repeating Arms Company address, and the matching serial number is marked on the right side of the lever, right side of the frame under the grip and on the inside of each grip panel. The left side of the lever opposite of the serial number is marked with the letter "Y". This pistol has the distinctive octagon barrel with integral magazine, silver plated brass frame and the lever with round finger hole. The barrel/magazine had a blue finish, the hammer and lever were casehardened. The pistol has a German silver cone front sight on the barrel and a dovetail mounted fixed rear sight on the receiver. Fitted with smooth varnished walnut grips. Comes with a research letter from R.L. Wilson which verifies the above information.