![]() ![]() 38 in both rimfire and centerfire(1871-1890) BTW the 1901 is likely to be a patent date and not a DOM.it only tells you that soething patented in 1901 is part of the firearm.Patents run for 17 yrs and can be renewed ONCE.This indicates that the gun was likely made from 1901 to 1935.but by 1902 there was no Forehand and Wadsworth which slips you gun into a neat little cubby holeĪs to your gun.you have not given enough info to ID it The style.solid frame.hinged frame Double action.single. 41 an auto in 32 and 38 called the Forend Arms Co "Perfection Automatic(1898-1902) and Double action. ![]() 22 a single shot derringer.the British Bulldog(32.38 and 44) The "Swamp Angle"in. The company made several firearms.Spur Trigger models.a single action revolver(an OLD and a New Model Army). 32 cal RIMFIRE revolver from 1871 to 1890 when the name changed to FOREHAND ARMS COMPANY.in 1902 that company was purchased by Hopkins and Allen. These revolvers were usually sold under a trade or sales name that was stamped somewhere on the revolver.F&W was located in Wprcestor Ma. Serenty79: By definition, a 'Suicide Special' is a single action, solid frame, metallic cartridge revolver with spur trigger rigid cylinders freed by the removal of a center pin. Black Powder ammunition in.32 S&W and.38 S&W is generally available from: Broken link Retail value for a gun in good or better condition would range from $100 to $150 depending on mechanical and bore condition and remaining original metal finish. ![]() ![]() None of my references indicate that the Forehand branded handguns (either Forehand or H & A production) were produced for smokeless powder cartridges and I have to assume they were chambered for the Black Powder versions of the.32 S&W and.38 S&W cartridges. Hopkins and Allen Arms Company purchased Forehand Arms Company in 1902 and continued producing the Perfection Automatic under the Forehand name until 1907 when H & A upgraded their line of firearms. The Forehand Arms Company 1898-1902 Perfection Automatic was chambered for the.32 S&W or.38 S&W cartridges (centerfire). ![]()
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