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Lot #1334
Lot #1336

Lot 1335: Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer Revolver 22 RF

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Lot 1335: Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer Revolver 22 RF

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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Scarce Factory Engraved Forehand & Wadsworth 22 Caliber Side Hammer Pocket Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth
Model: Side Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1453
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 266
Class: Antique
Description:

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 engraving on a punch dot background appears 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. Plain 7-shot cylinder and fitted with smooth pearl bird head grips.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The revolver retains approximately 70% 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 is taking on a yellow appearance. Action needs work as hammer does not hold a half cock position.



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