I just think it would be neat to take it to the range once and put a few rounds through it so I can say I've shot it. Can anyone confirm what caliber would be safe to shoot it with? I think I would want to be new ammo and I have also read that these old revolvers were designed to be used with black powder cartridges, which I guess is less powerful than modern loads. I know nothing about antique revolvers or the calibers of the era. The numbers match both on the bottom of the grip, the cylinder and the last two are on the cartridge extractor. 32 S&W.įrom what I can tell its a Forehand&Wadsworth with patent dates Dec 7 '1886 and Jan 11 1887. 32 Long Colt which is the box of ammo she had for it. Nowhere have I read that it was meant to fire. I have tried researching it in the past, but have seen lots of conflicting information. I also got a box of ammunition along with it. The trigger pull single/double action works great. I cleaned it up and it mechanically operates fine. My Grandmother says during WW2 her mom claimed it was for her defense should the "Japs" ever invade lolĪnyways, When I got it it was pretty gummed up. I was fortunate to inherit this antique revolver she kept stashed in the attic. She made it a month past her 100th Birthday! About 5 years ago my Great Grandmother passed away.
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