FOREHAND & WADSWORTH TOP BREAK 32 REVOLVERAntique Forehand and Wadsworth DA 6 shot revolver in .32 cal. Serial #29610 on butt and cylinder. Barrel measures 3 1/4". Age appropriate wear to finish with some letters scratched into the left side of frame above the trigger. Bore and cylinders are fairly clean. Revolver cycles. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
Forehand & Wadsworth 1881 Shotgun.
Description Serial # 528. Cal/GA: 10. Manufacture date: Circa 1881 to 1885. Barrel length: 30 inches. Chamber length: 3.5 inches. Choke dimension: M. Single barrel hammer shotgun. Bores show some pits but might clean to good. Barrel finishes turning patina with nickel finish on ...
19C. Forehand & Wadsworth Mass 12 Gauge Shotgun MASSACHUSETTS, LATE 19TH CENTURY A single barrel twelve gauge shotgun manufactured by Forehand and Wadsworth of Worcester, Massachusetts. The gun features brightly polished hardware, dated August 16th, 1881.Overall 44 3/4, length of barrel 30"
ANTIQUE FOREHAND AND WADSWORTH FALLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, 44 rimfire caliber, 26" round to octagonal barrel, straight grip walnut stock and forend, brown patina, trigger guard operates falling block, open sights, crescent butt plate, non serialized, manufactured circa 1871-1880. No FFL or background check required.
TWENTY-DRAWER PARTS CABINET OF MISCELLANEOUS AMMUNITION & A FEW PARTS. Consists of ten rnds 44 Henry; 20 rnds 42 RF Forehand & Wadsworth; several rnds 44 Short; several rnds 41 RF Long; the balance consisting of 44 Colt, 44 American, 45 Colt Bene Primed, 45 Schofield Benet Primed, 44 RF long, 46 RF short, 44 American Martin Primed, 44 Colt & Remington Martin, 44 RF long. One drawer contains miscellaneous pin fire, teat fire, rim fire, lip fire, a 36 cal. skin cartridge and a 44 skin cartridge. Additionally there are parts which include six or seven musket hammer springs, six small percussion nipples, rough cast Colt conversion ejector rod heads, a large musket hammer, some other unidentified springs, three large harness snaps and two carbine saddle rings with studs. There are also seven unidentified short rods. CONDITION: Generally fine condition with light patina and oxidized lead. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54839 JR362 (200-400)
FOREHAND & WADSWORTH REVOLVER. Single action .32 rimfire 3-1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. Even brown patina most of varnish still on grips good rifleing.
Forehand & Wadsworth Single Shot Derringer: late 19th century, . 41 caliber, nickel-plated with case-hardened hammer and trigger, varnished walnut grips, serial number obscured under barrel, overall 4-3/4 in. ˜Note:˜Interestingly, this lot is accompanied by a note that reads "This is said to be the gun that shot President McKinley. "The note itself is ripped and in otherwise poor condition. More importantly, this note is merely a curiosity as the actual weapon used by McKinley's assassin was an Iver Johnson revolver that now reposes in the Buffalo History Museum. ˜, Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family Condition pitting to surface, typical scattered marks and abrasions, non-operational firing mechanism˜
REVOLVER. Forehand & Wadsworth Bulldog S.N. 5757.
SCARCE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER WITH DISPLAY CASE. Cal. 44 Russian. SN 38. Nickel finish with 6-1/2” rnd bbl, standard sights, walnut grip with lanyard ring. Estimated production of this revolver was only about 700. Accompanied by a 9-1/2” x 14-1/2” velvet lined display case containing an empty box of UMC 44 S&W Russian cartridges, a mounted sample of this cartridge and a copy of F&W letterhead. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains most of its strong orig nickel with a spot or two of touch-up over some light pitting. Grips have a bright restored finish. Mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore with fine pitting. Case, made by consignor, is fine. Ammo box has a couple of minor repairs with lightly soiled label and worn edges. 4-59305 JH23 (2,000-3,000)
ANTIQUE FOREHAND & WADSWORTH BRITISH REVOLVERAn antique seven shot Forehand & Wadsworth British bull dog revolver, Serial No. 106509 circa 1888. 6"
Sheathed Sword, a Reproduction Flintlock Pistol, and Three Percussion Shotguns, including a Forehand & Wadsworth, and a double-barrel.
Forehand Arms Co. . 32 CF Top Break Revolver: This lot features Forehand Arms Co. . 32 Center Fire Top Break Revolver. The revolver features a 3 1/2" barrel, six shot cylinder, hard rubber grips, top break design, and nickel finish. Forehand & Wadsworth (also known as Forehand Arms) was a US firearms manufacturing company based in Worcester, Massachusetts that was formed in 1871 by Sullivan Forehand and Henry C. Wadsworth after the death of their father-in-law, Ethan Allen of Ethan Allen & Company. The revolver shows fair condition, with wear from age and use. The mechanics are intermittent in function. It is missing the firing pin. The bore shows some pitting, with some rifling. This is a Curio & Relic firearm. FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 179322. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer
FOREHAND & WADSWORTH REVOLVER. Terror model .32 caliber 2-1/2'' octagonal barrel walnut grips. S/n 6661. Very good condition marked TERROR on top of barrel patents on left side. Good grips strong trigger action.
FOREHAND AND WADSWORTH HAMMERLESS REVOLVER. .32 caliber five-shot cylinder 3 1/4'' round barrel nickel-plated finish checkered rubber grips. S/n 1508. Plating at over 90% marks clear grips exhibit little wear action a little stiff.
FOREHAND & WADSWORTH SIDE HAMMER REVOLVER: Circa 1870's, .22 caliber 2 1/4'' octagonal barrel, 7 shot rimfire revolver pistol. Walnut bird head grips, action currently works. Marked side of barrel. Overall 5 1/2'' long.CONDITION: Surface pitting, typical signs of use. BURCHARD GALLERIES DOES NOT ENDORSE THE FIRING OF ANY ANTIQUE FIREARM.
FOREHAND & WADSWORTH DA #32 REVOLVER. Cal. 32 RF. SN 505. Nickel finish with 2-3/8" rnd bbl, half moon front sight with notch rear sight & bird head 2-pc ivory grip. It has about 60% coverage fine arabesque pattern engraving mostly on frame with matching patterns on bbl & lands between flutes on cyl. It has a removable center pin containing the orig tiny ejector pin. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including cyl, bbl & cyl pin. Overall retains most of its strong orig nickel plating, dull on back strap. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with fine pitting. 4-58979 JR47 (500-1,000)
Traveling-Desk Cased Forehand Co Revolver & Dagger: Unique “Traveling-Desk Cased revolver and dagger. This extremely unusual and rare set consists of a Forehand Arms Company . 38 Center Fire, five shot revolver in nickel finish and lovely pearl grips with 5 inch barrel that is paired with a beautiful condition double edge spear point dagger by Joseph Rogers & Sons, also with pearl handle. The writer’s desk/case appears to be either dark stained walnut or rosewood and measures 12” wide X 10 ½” high X 2 ¼” deep and has a felt bottom and inside lining along with a small engraved brass catch. At one edge is a raised wood paper guard to hold writing paper in place and prevent sliding. Inside the case is a full length open section for pens and other writing implements. Overall the case is in very fine condition. The revolver is clearly marked on the barrel top: ”FOREHAND ARMS CO. WORCESTER, MASS. U. S. A. ” over “PAT’D DEC. 7, ’86 & JAN. 11, ’87. ” Forehand Arms Co. was active through the 1890s and was the successor to the famed Forehand & Wadsworth arms makers. Their arms were extremely high quality, considered first rate and very similar to Smith & Wesson arms, with whom they were very successful competitors. This example shows excellent pearl grips and a fine nickel finish. The Dagger is complete with its original leather and silver sheath beautifully stitched and in remarkable condition. The pearl handle measures 4 ½” and has a decorative silver band abutting the double guard. The 4 ½” blade is marked “JOSEPH ROGERS AND SONS” over “CUTLERS TO HER MAJESTY” and contains various proof stampings. “Her Majesty” refers to Queen Victoria who reigned from 1837 – 1901. As this dagger is paired with the Forehand Arms revolver, it is probably accurate to date this set from the late 1880s to 1890s. The blade shows no polishing, cleaning or added sharpening and retains a perfect point and unmarred edges. Further, the handle and guard are tight fitting as is the sheath. Truly an outstanding 1890s vintage traveler’s set that is rarely encountered on the collector market today. The firearm qualifies as an Antique revolver, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 347371 Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
THREE COLLECTIBLE REVOLVERS: Forehand Arms Co, double action, 38 Centerfire caliber, 4" barrel, blued finish, hard rubber grips, five shot fluted cylinder, serial #79941; Forehand & Wadsworth "Terror", 32 rimfire caliber, 2" barrel, nickel finish, spur trigger, bone grips, NSN, manufactured circa 1880; Hopkins & Allen Double action No.6, 32 centerfire caliber, brown rubber grips with H&A logo, 4 1/2" octagonal barrel, serial #8753; All have fixed sights. Lot requires FFL or background check.
Forehand & Wadsworth 1881 Shotgun.
Description Cal/GA: 10 gage. Manufacture date: Circa 1881 to 1885. Barrel length: 28 inches. Chamber length: 3" x 1/2". Choke dimension: Full. Single barrel hammer gun. Bore has a few pits but would polish to good. Barrel finish has grayed and nickel receiver has 50% nickel remaining. ...
FOREHAND & WADSWORTH DROPPING BLOCK RIFLE. SN 983. 35 Cal. 24-1/4” part oct bbl. Marked with a three-line marking on top of the receiver that is not completely readable. The stock attachment screw is missing. CONDITION: Bbl is very good with 70% blue. Action and buttplate have faint traces of finish but are mostly gray and brown patina. Wood is good. Action is frozen. 8-76198 (800-1,000)
FOREHAND & WADSWORTH 32 CALIBER REVOLVER. American, late 19th century. Forehand & Wadsworth 32 caliber top break double action revolver with automatic shell ejector, 3.25" round ribbed barrel and hard rubber monogrammed grips. Serial number 34903.
TWO ENGRAVED REVOLVERS. American, 19th century. Merwin Hulbert & Co double action .32 caliber with mother-of-pearl grips, 7 3/4"l., S/N 19366, and a "Forehand & Wadsworth" double action .32 caliber, S/N 1414.
Forehand & Wadsworth Russian Model 32 and Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Spur Trigger Revolvers.
Estimate: 150.00 - 250.00
Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer Revolver: United States, C. 1870s. . 22 caliber, walnut grips, blued finish, octagonal barrel marked on the left side "FOREHAND & WADSWORTH" with patent dates. Barrel lg. 2 1/2". From a Foster, Rhode Island estate. Condition In overall very good condition with barrel, hammer, and cylinder retaining most of the original finish, and the gun functions properly.
Forehand and Wadsworth Center Hammer Swamp Angel revolver, .38 caliber, rim fire with walnut bird's head grips, SN6848, 1 3/4" octagonal barrel.
Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer . 22 Revolver: Featured in this lot is a Forehand & Wadsworth side hammer revolver chambered in . 22 caliber. This spur trigger revolver features a nickel finish 2 1/4" barrel, frame, and seven shot cylinder. The piece shows dark walnut wood grips. The left side of the revolver is marked "Forehand & Wadsworth Worcester Mass Pat. Sept. 24. & Oct. 22. 1861. " The barrel, cylinder, and frame all show matching serial numbers. Serial Number: 37021. This firearm qualifies as an Antique and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.
Beautiful Engraved Swamp Angel Revolver.
Serial # 426 This revolver was manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth. Last patent date was April 20, 1875. Top of frame is stamped Swamp Angel. This is one of the best Swamp Angels we have seen. It features a 2 - 1" octagon barrel, five shot, flutted cyl, single action, spur trigger, chambered for the .41 rim fire cartridge. This example features stunning factory engraving, factory nickel finish and ivory grips. The gun remains in near new conditions, retaining virtually all of the factory nickel finish, near mint ivory grips, near mint bore. Cylinder indexes but hammer will not lock into position and should be an easy repair. These .41 cal. 19 century revolvers are extremely popular with collectors, especially those with unusual names. Given condition and deluxe finish, this is an outstanding example of one such revolver.
ALLEN SIDEHAMMER 22 PISTOL. American, mid 19th century. Unmarked Allen or Forehand & Wadsworth 22 caliber seven-shot side hammer revolver with 1.25" octagonal barrel and varnished walnut bird-head butt. Serial number 29321.
Forehand and Wadsworth Illustrated Firearms Catalogue ca 1880. 15pp. PLUS Forehand Arms Co. price list of component parts ca 1896 1p. Condition: Good.
Forehand & Wadsworth British Bulldog Revolver .32 cal. 2.375'' barrel S/N 47391. Nickel finish black hard rubber grips. Condition: Very good condition with a good but lightly pitted bore. This gun has mechanical problems and does not always operate properly. It will need to be repaired before attempting to shoot.
Forehand & Wadsworth DA 38 38 cal sn: 11919 patented 1888, hammerless, gun was originally nickel plated with trace nickel remaining, pinprick pitting overall, F&W hard rubber factory grips with chip. Make Forehand & Wadsworth ...
Estimate: 50.00 - 75.00
TWO REVOLVERS. American, late 19th century. Both have ivory grips and nickel plating. Engraved "Hopkins & Allen XL, #4 NY". S/N 380. Together with a "Forehand and Wadsworth, Swamp Angel". S/N 2937. Imperfections.
SMITH & WESSON 32 NEW DEPARTURE REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Cal. 32 S&W. SN: 32740, all matching. 3" ribbed bbl. The left grip is from a Forehand & Wadsworth revolver and is badly broken. The light green pebbled box has an orange label on the end and a matching SN penciled on the bottom. CONDITION: A pin is missing at the rear of the triggerguard. Left side has heavy scratches around the screws and considerable flaking and surface rust. Right side has lighter flaking. Triggerguard has 70% blue mixed with light pitting and cleaning on the bottom. Trigger has bright casehardening colors. 4-53007 FS242 (300-400)