So I was going though my gun safe, when i came upon a long forgot handgun.
As memory severs me i purchased this firearm 20 yr ago for about $35.00.
I did some Googlefu, (witch is not strong in this one) this is what I found out about her. With no marking on either side of the barrel she is blackpowder only.
I believe this one to be a .32 S&W (not sure if it is long or short) i am abit confused because from what i found it sould have 5 cambers, the one i have has 6. I would say her finish is about 80% to 85% there, cly and bore are good (shiney) rifleing is good. everything works and locks up tigth. I know her value to be about $100.00 give or take. She may have been made between 1897 - 1898 ?
I would appeicate any info and help with a positive I.D.. Top of barrel reads
Harrington & Richardson Arms Company Worcester, Mass. USA
Pat Oct 4 87 may14 & Aug 6 89 Apr 2 95 Apr 7 1896
Serial #F83### is on the underside of the top strap hidden by the cly.
#83### is under the pistol grip on the left side bottom
The last 3 digits are on the cly and ejector.
As i reload for modern ammo. I was thinking it would be fun to reload some BP loads for this old gal, kind of a change of pace. I would need a positive I D Caliber, grains of BP, and primer.
