The direct ancestor of the Winchester rifle, the Volcanic used self-contained propellant bullets and a lever-action feeding mechanism. Made by the Volcanic Repeating Arms Company before it became Winchester. Type: Pistol Action: Lever-Action Caliber: 31 Cal Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1855, USA Weight: 28 oz Overall length: 11.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Self-Defense, Frontier Use