Forehand Arms Co 38 S&W? - The Firearms Forum

PBK 380 · 12-25-2011, 06:43 PM

Sorry if this has been asked recently, I dont find much from recent years by searching.

I have a Foehand Arms CO 38 S&W sn 1105xx and was wondering if anyone has come up with a SN vs Mfg date. This revolver has the F&W grips.

Thanks
Paul K

StoneChimney · 12-25-2011, 06:52 PM

I don't know of any serial number records, but the markings should place it between 1890 and 1898. The F&W grips probably push it to the early 1890's.

PBK 380 · 12-25-2011, 07:17 PM

Thanks, that is pretty much what I had thought from all I had been able to search..

Paul K

w1spurgeon · 01-29-2012, 05:22 PM

The Vorisek reference book on the Forehand Arms Company has some serial number information that might be of use. I would need to know the specific model, hammer or hammerless, small or large frame, and barrel length.

PBK 380 · 02-01-2012, 08:11 PM

W1Spurgeon
The revolver referenced is a Forehand Arms Co Worcester Mass USA, Pat's Dec 1, 86 & Jan 16, 87 Sn 110361, Cylinder and forward frame have the same Sn.
This revolver is a small frame top brake Nickle plated with F&W grips. Chambered in 38 S&W barrel length is 3 1/8" exposed hammer and auto eject.

Thank you
Paul

Shooter91 · 02-06-2012, 03:01 PM

PBK 380. I have one of those old Forehand Arms but mine is 32 caliber. I was told by a friend that it was made in the early to mid 1890's. I shot 6 rounds through mine with old black powder ammo when I first got it from my grandfather. I'm surprised the ammo even went off but it did. If your going to use yours, make sure you use black powder in it. They were made before smokeless powder came around. Good luck with it. Shooter 91

12-25-2011, 06:43 PM	#1
PBK 380 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Forehand Arms Co 38 S&W? Sorry if this has been asked recently, I dont find much from recent years by searching. I have a Foehand Arms CO 38 S&W sn 1105xx and was wondering if anyone has come up with a SN vs Mfg date. This revolver has the F&W grips. Thanks Paul K -->

12-25-2011, 06:52 PM	#2
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Forehand Arms Co 38 S&W? I don't know of any serial number records, but the markings should place it between 1890 and 1898. The F&W grips probably push it to the early 1890's. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

12-25-2011, 07:17 PM	#3
PBK 380 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Forehand Arms Co 38 S&W? Thanks, that is pretty much what I had thought from all I had been able to search.. Paul K

01-29-2012, 05:22 PM	#4
w1spurgeon V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 176	Re: Forehand Arms Co 38 S&W? The Vorisek reference book on the Forehand Arms Company has some serial number information that might be of use. I would need to know the specific model, hammer or hammerless, small or large frame, and barrel length.

02-01-2012, 08:11 PM	#5
PBK 380 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Forehand Arms Co 38 S&W? W1Spurgeon The revolver referenced is a Forehand Arms Co Worcester Mass USA, Pat's Dec 1, 86 & Jan 16, 87 Sn 110361, Cylinder and forward frame have the same Sn. This revolver is a small frame top brake Nickle plated with F&W grips. Chambered in 38 S&W barrel length is 3 1/8" exposed hammer and auto eject. Thank you Paul Last edited by PBK 380; 02-01-2012 at 08:38 PM..

02-06-2012, 03:01 PM	#6
Shooter91 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 13	Re: Forehand Arms Co 38 S&W? PBK 380. I have one of those old Forehand Arms but mine is 32 caliber. I was told by a friend that it was made in the early to mid 1890's. I shot 6 rounds through mine with old black powder ammo when I first got it from my grandfather. I'm surprised the ammo even went off but it did. If your going to use yours, make sure you use black powder in it. They were made before smokeless powder came around. Good luck with it. Shooter 91