Forehand and Wadsworth (Forehand Arms) was in business from 1871 to 1902. Unfortunately, there are no serial number records for this company that has been closed for 116 years.
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194 pages, about 8 1/2' x 11' glossy soft-cover in full color. Reprinted with permission from Joe's estate. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated with photocopied images.
Has serial numbers, models, patents and advertisements. A really useful book for the collector. Forehand Arms, Forehand and Wadsworth. (Some of the rarest guns are depicted with low quality images).
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Contents - Index:
- Pages: 194
- A Short Illustrated History of The Forehand Arms Company (Forehand Arms, Forehand and Wadsworth )
- By Joseph T. Vorisek
- Allen & Wheelock et al
- 1836 Ethan Allen
- 1837 Allen & Thurber
- Then Allen and Wheelock and then E. Allen Co.
- Serial # of Allen and Wheelock
- Illustrated Single Shot Pistols/Percussion With Dates of Mfg.
- Illustrated Lip Fire Revolvers with Dates of Mfg.
- Illustrated Single shot Pistols/Cartridge
- Illustrated Rifles and Shotguns
- Observed Specimens of Allen Wheelock and Allen & Thurber Guns
- E. Allen and Co.
- Ethan Allen had his two son in laws Sullivan Forehand and Henry Wadsworth join his partnership.
- Lipfire Revolvers illustrated
- Rifles, shotguns, pistols, Derringers, spur Trigger Illustrated
- The Forehand & Wadsworth Company 1871
- Wadsworth Died in 1890 and it Became Forehand Arms
- Employees moved between H & R plant and the Forehand plant and many models look alike!
- Spur Trigger Revolvers, Side Hammer Revolvers
- Bulldog, Swamp Angel, Terror, New Empire, Alert, Russian Model Illustrated
- List of trade Names
- Solid Frame Double Action Revolvers
- American and British Bulldog
- Army Models by Forehand and Wadsworth
- Serial #s of Models
- Top Break Revolvers, Perfection, Bicycle
- Serial numbers
- Rifles and Shotguns ( dangerous today!)
- 'Devil Anse's Boy'
- The Hatfield gun of McCoy and Hatfields
- Ammunition Manufacturing
- Cartridge Making Machinery
- Whaling and Harpoon Bomb lance Gun
- Molds for Hollow Projectiles
- Patent Illustrations
- Advertising of Forehand guns
Most F&Ws that HAD a serial number had it stamped on thebutt- and stamped on the rear of the cylinder. LEGALLY, the one onthe butt is the serial number. Many older guns did not have serialnumbers, especially lower cost guns.
What is the age of a Forehand revolver SN 233986?
Forehand Arms was the successor company to Forehand & Wadsworth. They were in operation from 1890 to 1902. Not aware of any serial number database for them. Sorry.
When was forehand .32 cal. serial number 105224 made?
Forehand Arms Co Serial Numbers
Forehand and Wadsworth (Forehand Arms) was in business from 1871 to 1902. Unfortunately, there are no serial number records for this company that has been closed for 116 years.
Have a forehand wadsworth british bulldog revolver but dont know the caliber or serial number and would like to know how much it is worth?
Anywhere from $10-$200, depending on condition, model, etc.
How old is a Forehand Arms 32 caliber six shot revolver Pat'd Dec 7 86 Jan 1 87 with FW on the grips?
Forehand & Wadsworth changed their name to Forehand Arms Co. and was eventually taken over by Hopkins & Allen. Unfortunately without the serial number it is hard to narrow down an exact age. I can tell you it was produced between 1887 and 1915.
What is the value of a Forehand and Wadsworth .32 revolver with a 3' barrel and plastic grip marked FW above a police shield serial 87782 and patent dates of Dec 7 66 to Jan 11 87?
Can you email me with the complete markings on the gun, and possibly digital photos? The patent dates are in the same general range as Forehand & Wadsworth, but not exactly. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Need information on a Forehand and Wadsworth pistol Maybe date of manufacture caliper and value seriel number 266156?
'caliper' is not a term associated with handguns. There is no way to answer the question with just the serial number.
How old is a forehand Hopkins and Allen arms co 12 model 147576?
Sorry, that is a serial number, not a model number. Forehand & Wadsworth was acquired by Hopkins & Allen in 1902. Due to a number of problems, the H&A company closed for good in 1917. Your shotgun is likely from the time between those two dates.
Forehand Wadsworth British Bulldog revolver serial 82778 there is no marking on caliber would like to know the value and caliber about 90-95 condition?
I did my research on the gun itself and it is .32 caliber. Its worth about $1,750. for more info e-mail me at t7k7t7@aol.com
Forehand And Wadsworth Serial Number Lookup
In what year was my forehands .32 caliber break open revolver serial 218808 made?
Unfortunately, there are no serial number records in the public domain- since that company went out of business one hundred fifteen years ago. The name changed from Forehand and Wadsworth to Forehand in 1890, and they sold the business to Hopkins and Allen in 1902. Please note that guns of that time period were meant for black powder cartridges. Shooting them with modern higher powered smokeless cartridges is generally not a good idea.
You recently acquired a Forehand and Wadsworth British Bulldog revolver serial 76234 an you are curious about its worth and caliber?
Can't be answered without a DETAILED description of ALL markings, barrel length, sights, stock material, box, papers, accessories, history, finish, overall condition, etc..
What information does one have on a .32 cal forehand revolver 5 shot top brake with HA wood grips good shape forehand arms co with serial number on grip A5656?
How old is a forehand rifle serial no 172906?
Forehand and Wadsworth was established in 1871 and in 1890 the name was changed to Forehand Arms Company. In 1902 Forehand was taken over by Hopkins & Allen who continued to manufacture many of the same models, changing only the markings. Hopkins & Allen went out of business in 1916. It is not likely that the exact date of your firearm can be established- sorry.
What is the caliber and value for a Forehand Wadsworth British Bulldog serial 59800?
No way to tell the exact caliber from just the sn. No way to value without a detailed descrption.
What year was a Colt revolver made with serial number SA394846?
Forehand & Wadsworth British Bulldog
Serial number shows it is a single action revolver made someime after 1978.