Lot 278: Prototype Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth No. 32 Revolver

Prototype Smith & Wesson Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth Double Action No. 32 Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 30, 2024

Lot 278: Prototype Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth No. 32 Revolver

Prototype Smith & Wesson Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth Double Action No. 32 Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 30, 2024

Estimated Price: $300 - $500

Price Realized:

Prototype Smith & Wesson Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth Double Action No. 32 Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth

Model: Double Action No. 32

Type: Revolver

Gauge: 32 RF

Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round

Finish: nickel

Grip: hard rubber

Stock:

Item Views: 690

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Class: Curio & Relic Handgun

Bore Condition: The bore is frosted with visible rifling and oxidation/pitting.

Description:

The factory letter states that this revolver was purchased in 1882 by Smith & Wesson and modified by Joe Wesson to have a grip safety. Pictured in Gun Digest 2022 article "Pocket Protectors of the Past" on page 204. Also reprinted in 2023 Standard Catalog of Firearms. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good overall with original finish, minor handling marks. Mechanically very good.

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Lot 278: Prototype Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth No. 32 Revolver

Prototype Smith & Wesson Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth Double Action No. 32 Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 30, 2024

Lot 278: Prototype Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth No. 32 Revolver

Prototype Smith & Wesson Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth Double Action No. 32 Revolver with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 30, 2024

Prototype Smith & Wesson Grip Safety Forehand & Wadsworth Double Action No. 32 Revolver with Factory Letter

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