Volcanic pistol

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The Volcanic Pistol was manufactured by Smith & Wesson. It was made in the years 1855-57. The production was discontinued for a short period, until the company reorganized in 1857, renamed New Haven Arms Company. They readvertised the pistol under the slogan that it "could be loaded on Sunday and fired all week." Production ended in 1860, never to begin again, as all production was switched to the Henry Rifle. Under Oliver Winchester, the company thrived. To a certain degree, it was used in the American Civil War.

[edit] See also

• Volcanic Rifle
• Henry Rifle