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Forehand Wadsworth .32 auto Stainless Revolver
Forehand and Wadsworth No32 Revolver
I have had this classic gun handed down to me by my great grand father from the United States and I was wondering if anyone has any info on its value in Canada.... any feedback would be appreciated THANKS!
This is what I found on the internet...
CF175
During the 19th Century the American Gun trade grew exponentially, with countless small businesses starting up to cash in on Americas almost insatiable demand for Percussion and later Rimfire/Centerfire Pistols. This demand was generated by the Civil War and the Indian wars, not to mention the Wild West.
The Forehand & Wadsworth Company was one such Business.
Two American entrepreneurs, Sullivan Forehand and Charles Wadsworth, married the daughters of Ethen Allen, the noted New England gun maker.
When Ethan died in 1871 they took over Ethan's business and re-named it The Forehand &Wadsworth Company.
They began to manufacture a range of solid and hinged frame, pocket and full size single and double action revolvers.
Charles lost interest in the Company and sold his share to Sullivan. The business was then re-named the Forehand Arms Company.
Sullivan Forehands death in 1898 coincided with the rationalization of the US gun trade in the late 19th century, many small manufactures either went out of business or were bought out by larger concerns.
The Forehand Arms company was absorbed into the Hopkins and Allen Company, who in turn were bought out by Marlin!
This highly collectable Forehand & Wadworth No32,was made in approx 1880. It is a 6 shot, double action Pocket Pistol chambered in .32 rimfire.
It is in superb Museum standard condition, it functions perfectly with no play in the cylinder. The Nickel finish is 99% + with perfect hard rubber F&W monogrammed grips.
It has full matching numbers to barrel frame and Cylinder.
The six groove left hand twist rifled barrel is perfect, with no pitting or corrosion present.
This then is a Classic and highly collectable American pistol in a pristine condition that is rarely encountered today.
Pure Americana!
Measurements: (Overall Length) 17cm
Hight 9.5cm (tip of hammer to heel of pistol grip)
Barrel 6.5cm
Forehand Wadsworth .32 auto Stainless Revolver
Forehand and Wadsworth No32 Revolver
I have had this classic gun handed down to me by my great grand father from the United States and I was wondering if anyone has any info on its value in Canada.... any feedback would be appreciated THANKS!
This is what I found on the internet...
CF175
During the 19th Century the American Gun trade grew exponentially, with countless small businesses starting up to cash in on Americas almost insatiable demand for Percussion and later Rimfire/Centerfire Pistols. This demand was generated by the Civil War and the Indian wars, not to mention the Wild West.
The Forehand & Wadsworth Company was one such Business.
Two American entrepreneurs, Sullivan Forehand and Charles Wadsworth, married the daughters of Ethen Allen, the noted New England gun maker.
When Ethan died in 1871 they took over Ethan's business and re-named it The Forehand &Wadsworth Company.
They began to manufacture a range of solid and hinged frame, pocket and full size single and double action revolvers.
Charles lost interest in the Company and sold his share to Sullivan. The business was then re-named the Forehand Arms Company.
Sullivan Forehands death in 1898 coincided with the rationalization of the US gun trade in the late 19th century, many small manufactures either went out of business or were bought out by larger concerns.
The Forehand Arms company was absorbed into the Hopkins and Allen Company, who in turn were bought out by Marlin!
This highly collectable Forehand & Wadworth No32,was made in approx 1880. It is a 6 shot, double action Pocket Pistol chambered in .32 rimfire.
It is in superb Museum standard condition, it functions perfectly with no play in the cylinder. The Nickel finish is 99% + with perfect hard rubber F&W monogrammed grips.
It has full matching numbers to barrel frame and Cylinder.
The six groove left hand twist rifled barrel is perfect, with no pitting or corrosion present.
This then is a Classic and highly collectable American pistol in a pristine condition that is rarely encountered today.
Pure Americana!
Measurements: (Overall Length) 17cm
Hight 9.5cm (tip of hammer to heel of pistol grip)
Barrel 6.5cm
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