The first loading was what was called semi-smokeless? (exact powder used unknown). The 32 S&W Long cartridge was not introduced until about 1896 or 1897 when S&W introduced their first revolver with the side swing out cylinder the Model I hand ejector and to the best of my knowledge was never offer as a black powder loading. The correct caliber for this forehand arms co. I can add this.in a copy of the advertisment for the F&W Rev it clearly states that a certain DA Forehand and Wadsworth is chambered for.32 Short RF.32 Long Rimfire and is equipped with rubber stock,nickle plated.6-shot and that the only CF is in.38 caliber.
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SERIAL NUMBERS AND DATES OF MANUFACTURE FOR FOREHAND & WADSWORTH. Vorisek titled A Short History of the Forehand Arms is available from 'ABBY' at Is it a solid frame, is a centerfire or a rimfire?ĭavis-Warner was formed by merging of NR Davis and Warner Arms in 1917. YOU can research the firearm with the help of a book by the late Joseph T. In 1902 the company was sold to Hopkins & Allen, Co.
Forehand & Wadsworth made revolvers in DA in both rimfire and centerfire chamberings, From 1871 to 1890 they were called 'The Forehand & Wadsworth Arms Company and there product was so om 1890 to 1902 they were known as The Forehand Arms Company and any product from that DOM was so marked.Those EXACT markings and ALL OTHERS can date the firearm and lead to a model and chambering designation.To my mind any of these should be considred to be Blackpowder rated revovlers and not fired.regardless of condition with factory smokeless loadings. You don't give enough info to make a positive ID.BUT.I can tell you this.
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