October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Swamp Angel single action revolver manufactured by Forehand & Wadsworth of Worchester, Massachusetts. The left side of the faceted barrel is stamped "FOREHAND & WADSWORTH/ WORCESTER, MASS.", while the top strap is simply marked "SWAMP ANGEL". Metal components are nickel plated, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece smooth wood bird's head grips. Matching serial numbers are on the frame, cylinder, cylinder pin, and barrel. CONDITION: Metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory nickel finish, exhibiting some areas of mild bubbling and flaking that are most present on the hammer and mild superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Very bright bore, exhibiting a small spot of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. Grips exhibit some mild losses to their varnish and a couple of marks from handling but are otherwise fine.
Manufacturer
Forehand & Wadsworth