Description
SHOT REVOLVER & FOREHAND & WADSWORTH 22 CAL. SIDE HAMMER REVOLVER. 1) Cal. 22 RF. S# 662. Bbl. 3″ bbl. stamped ALLEN & WHEELOCK WORCESTER MASS / ALLENS PATS SEPT 7, NOV 9, 1858. 5TH model features include squared hammer face, plain cyl., utilizing 4th model frame w/ integral notched site at rear of top strap, cyl. pin has spring loaded latch which would be found on later models. CONDITION: good-very good overall, dark mottled gray patina, good markings. Mechanically functional w/ clear rifled bore. (01-18576/JS). 2) Cal. 22 RF. S# 34558. Bbl. 2 3/8″ oct. bbl. marked on left side FOREHAND & WADSWORTH WORCESTER MASS / PATD SEPT 24 & OCT 22, 1861. This gun is virtually identical to the Allen & Wheelock 8th model. Made in 1873. CONDITION: very good overall, iron patina w/ pitting, some pitting in address, certifiable antique elephant ivory grips have couple small age cracks & mellow patina. Mechanically fine clear rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of early Allen pistols. (01-18577/JS). ANTIQUE.