Antique & Collectible Firearm Eras Flashcards
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The 'Volcanic' repeating pistol is historically important to collectors because it was:
Answer: A predecessor design that led directly to the Winchester lever-action rifle
The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company's lever-action pistol and rifle design was purchased by Oliver Winchester and evolved into the Henry rifle and ultimately the Winchester lever-action series.
An appraiser encounters a flintlock musket with a 'GR' crowned cypher on the lock. This most likely indicates:
Answer: A British Crown property mark from the reign of a King George
'GR' beneath a crown stands for 'Georgius Rex' (King George) and is a British military ownership mark found on arms produced during the reigns of George I through George IV (1714–1830).
When appraising a historic firearm, 'matching numbers' refers to:
Answer: Serial numbers on the frame, barrel, cylinder, and other numbered components all agreeing
Matching numbers means all serialized or numbered parts (frame, barrel, cylinder, etc.) bear the same or properly corresponding serial numbers, confirming they left the factory together.
The Henry rifle of 1860 was a notable advancement over contemporary firearms because:
Answer: It offered a 16-round tubular magazine fed lever-action repeating capability
The Henry's 16-round (15+1) tubular magazine and lever-action mechanism gave Civil War-era soldiers and frontiersmen an unprecedented sustained fire capability over single-shot arms.
A dragoon pistol from the early 19th century is distinguished from a cavalry pistol primarily by its:
Answer: Larger bore, heavier construction, and longer barrel designed for mounted service
Dragoon pistols were heavy, large-caliber horse pistols designed for mounted troops, featuring longer barrels and heavier construction than lighter infantry pistols.
Which organization publishes the 'Blue Book of Gun Values,' a standard reference used by CFA appraisers for current market pricing?
Answer: Blue Book Publications
Blue Book Publications produces the annually updated Blue Book of Gun Values, which is a widely referenced pricing guide for antique, collectible, and modern firearms.
The Remington Model 1858 New Army revolver differed from contemporaneous Colt designs in a way that appeals to collectors by:
Answer: Featuring a solid top strap over the cylinder, making it structurally stronger
The Remington's solid top strap bridging the frame over the cylinder provided superior strength and rigidity compared to Colt's open-top design, a distinction noted by collectors and historians.