The Volcanic Volcanic Pistol 6-inch Barrel No. 5106 is a Antique first produced in 1856. It carries a scarcity score of 92/100 based on tracked survey data, with 4 active listings currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $48,044.
The Volcanic Pistol, an early lever-action firearm, marked a pivotal step in firearms technology, evolving from Walter Hunt's Rocket Ball ammunition and Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson's early designs. Produced by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company, it was created to offer a faster-firing alternative to single-shot pistols. Although commercially unsuccessful due to its underpowered ammunition, its innovative repeating mechanism laid the groundwork for the future Winchester Repeating Arms Company.