Sullivan Forehand and Henry Wadsworth each married one of Ethan Allen's daughters and were part of E. Allen & Co. until they restructured the business as Forehand & Wadsworth upon Allen's death in 1871. As with Allen's firearms, their guns were high quality weapons. These Old Model Army revolvers were manufactured in the mid 1870s and it is estimated that less than 1,000 were made. These revolvers were usually nickel finished. The top of the barrel rib is marked "+FOREHAND & WADSWORTH WORCESTER, MASS. U.S. PAT'D OCT. 22,61- JUNE 27' 71 - OCT. 28 '73+". The matching serial number is marked on the butt, underside of the barrel at the breech, cylinder pin latch and rear face of the cylinder. The left side of the frame below the cylinder is stamped with a standing bear. Early collector legend attributed the mark to the California militia, however more recent evidence indicated the marking is likely that of a California dealer or gunmaker. Pinned blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish and fitted with smooth two piece varnished walnut grips.

Fine. The revolver retains 25% plus bright original high polish blue finish, mainly on the left rear of the frame and in protected areas. The remaining metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brown patina. The grips are very good with some wear and small chips on the lower edges, a minor crack in the left panel from the screw escutcheon downward to the bottom, and overall some minor dents and dings. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent.