July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
Made circa 1870s. Barrel is marked with the company address. Unique model with swing out ejector. Matching serial numbers on the frame, barrel, ejector, ejector arm and on the interior of both grips. Half round, half octagon barrel with pin front and v-notch rear sight. Reapplied nickel finish. Walnut grips on a birds head butt. CONDITION: Metal retains 70% of its reapplied finishes with handling marks and wear. Grips are very good, having been refinished. Bore is frosted, with some pitting. Fair rifling retained. Ejector arms tends to overextend and come out of alignment. Tight hammer, being mechanically operable. JWA
Manufacturer
Forehand & Wadsworth Co.