4380 FOREHAND & WADSWORTH NEW MODEL ARMY SA REVOLVER.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,500.00 USD
Estimated at 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Cal. 44 Russian. S# 65. Bbl. 6 1/2" w/ replacement blade front sight. Solid frame action w/ V notch rear sight & long cyl. pin shroud w/ integral ejector. Six shot fluted cyl. Nickel finish. 2 piece ivory grips w/ lanyard ring at butt. Estimated quantity of less than 1,000 mfg late 1870s-1880s. CONDITION: over 80% nickel showing scattered spots of finish loss. Grips show age related shrinking & checking. Action shows wear & sideplay, cyl. does not lock securely. Hammer is missing safety notch. Extremely light trigger pull. Lightly pitted bore retains sound rifling. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (01-24717/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,000.