Hey all,
I just purchased a Thames Arms .38 S&W top break hammer model revolver and cannot find any info on this company. It looks a lot like my Hopkins and Allen top break. Here is what I can read off the top of the barrel: THAMES ARMS CO
NORWICH, CT. U.S.A. PAT SEPT 24 88
SN: 2200
The number "4" and "88" are guesses due to wear blurring the numbers. The serial number is also on the cylinder face, besides under the left grip. It's nickel plated, has fleur-de-li (the New Orleans Saints emblem-sorry about the spelling) on the top of the hard rubber grips, and in pretty nice condition. It appears functional, but I will have it checked out before I shoot it. any info on when it was made, and the company in general will be greatly appreciated.
Tony
I just purchased a Thames Arms .38 S&W top break hammer model revolver and cannot find any info on this company. It looks a lot like my Hopkins and Allen top break. Here is what I can read off the top of the barrel: THAMES ARMS CO
NORWICH, CT. U.S.A. PAT SEPT 24 88
SN: 2200
The number "4" and "88" are guesses due to wear blurring the numbers. The serial number is also on the cylinder face, besides under the left grip. It's nickel plated, has fleur-de-li (the New Orleans Saints emblem-sorry about the spelling) on the top of the hard rubber grips, and in pretty nice condition. It appears functional, but I will have it checked out before I shoot it. any info on when it was made, and the company in general will be greatly appreciated.
Tony