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Scarce Factory Engraved Forehand & Wadsworth 22 Caliber Side Hammer Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,700.00 USD
Scarce Factory Engraved Forehand & Wadsworth 22 Caliber Side Hammer Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips
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Estimate: $1200 - 1700
Manufactured in the 1870s with total production estimated at 1,000. Blade and notch sights, with the two line address and patent marking on the left barrel flat. Checkered hammer and trigger. Matching serial number on the frame and barrel, with a mismatched 7-shot plain cylinder (21438). A broad scroll and puch dot engraving is featured on the sides of the frame, backstrap and top strap, with a geometric line engraving on three of the barrel flats at the breech and muzzle. Fitted with smooth pearl bird head grips.
BBL: 2 3/8 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: nickel
Grips: pearl
Serial Number: 32946
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% original nickel finish with some loss on the hammer and some light flaking. There is some pin prick pitting on the no-finish cylinder and some minor dings on the butt. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor scratches. The pearl has taken on a yellow appearance. Action needs work as hammer does not hold a half cock position.