found this today at a colonial site. Can anyone tell me about it ?

[bamaart]

 

[Full Metal Digger]

Wow! I'd say it's real but I don't know anything else about it.

 

[del]

Great find :smitten:

 

[fyrffytr1]

That looks like a "Forehand & Wadsworth" revolver. They were made in 32 and 38 caliber. Here's a link to some history on them:

https://gundigest.com/more/classic-guns/forehand-wadsworth-other-guys-deserve-mention

 

[Digger_O'Dell]

Hopkins & Allen Forehand D.A..32 Revolver. From a brief search they were made between 1901 and 1908

 

[Digger_O'Dell]

That looks like a "Forehand & Wadsworth" revolver. They were made in 32 and 38 caliber. Here's a link to some history on them:

https://gundigest.com/more/classic-guns/forehand-wadsworth-other-guys-deserve-mention

Doh, you posted as I was typing! LOL

 

[fyrffytr1]

Either could be correct.Could the lettering be the same on the handgrip for both? I think I see F&W but your gun is a closer match then what I saw.

 

[Lodge Scent]

Very cool find!

 

[aloldstuff]

Nice find.....don't see many real guns posted as found.

 

[BTV Digger]

Very nice find! Uncommon to find nearly complete gun, especially one that old. Congrats.

John

 

[fyrffytr1]

Have you cleaned it up yet? There should be some markings on the barrel. Is it hammerless?

 

[Cheap Thrills]

Great find !! Are you able to tell if it has cartridges in it ?

 

[bamaart]

Yes, it is loaded.

 

[bamaart]

It is hammerless.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Can you read anything on the barrel? Is it a 5 or 6 shot cylinder?

 

[OxShoeDrew]

WOW, that's an oldie! Nice IDs everyone and great find Bamaart!

 

[del]

its very similar to my Hopkins & Allen , great find

 

[Ill Digger]

Wow! Don't see real guns posted very often!!
That might be a good candidate for a go round in a electrolysis bath.
Cool find!
Congrats! :grin: