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Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer .22 Short

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Forehand & Wadsworth Side Hammer .22 Short
SN: 36226. One of Approx. 1000 of these revolvers manufactured in the 1870's. 7 shot, single action revolver with 2 1/4' octagon barrel. Serial number matched on the barrel, cylinder rod, and the rear of the cylinder, Nickel finish, varnished 'birds head' wood grip. knurled trigger, and hammer spur. Left flat of barrel marked "Forehand & Wadsworth Worcester, Mass. Pats Sept 24& Oct.22, 1861"Finish has dulled a little, but all there, no flaking, grips are very good, action is crisp/tight, rifled bore is very good with a minor area of pitting. NRA Condition-Near Excellent as Antique.