Need info on Forehand and Wadsworth Large Frame 44s?

[Zip Wyatt]

Does anyone have any info or can you direct me to books and/or articles that goes into some detail about F&H Old and New Army models?  I just bought a New Army in 44 russian long distance on a whim - I hate when I do that! - to fill in a space in my large frame old west revolver collection - and my meager library doesn't help much.  There doesn't seem to be too much on the internet either.  Thanks!

Zip

[St. George]

There isn't much written.

Try Dave Chicoine's 'Gunsmithing the Guns of the Old West'.

Scouts Out!

[Zip Wyatt]

Thanks St. George - already looked there - nothing on the F&H that I could find.

Zip

[Fox Creek Kid]

Go here & scroll down:

http://www.ocyoung.com/American_firearms.htm

[Zip Wyatt]

Thanks Kid, those are some beautiful Old Model Army F&H revolvers at that site.  I bought a New Model Army which Mr. young does not have an example of.  They are interesting looking revolvers.    I've seen anywhere from only 1000 or less made to less than 250 made of each. 

[Zip Wyatt]

Got it - very nicely made - 44 Russian caliber - at least as well-built as Colt, S&W. Remington, or Merwin Hulbert. Serial number is on 9 parts that I can see - grip frame butt, both wood grips (counted as only 1), side plate, loading gate, hammer, trigger, trigger guard, cylinder, cylinder arbor (the rod that the cylinder turns on) - I'm sure it's on the barrel too but hidden by the frame which would make 10 parts! I think Merwins only have 9 parts marked.

Thanks!

Zip

[Zip Wyatt]

I actually own a period holster that fits!  Artsy fartsy photo -

[Captain John Jarrett]

Zip,

Man, I love that!! Have always wanted one, but they are scarce as hens teeth, and are not usually up for sale when I have the cash.

John.

[Dai.S.Loe]

Go to www.cornellpubs.com


They have reprints of catalogues from that company. They also have a book on the history of Forehand and Wadsworth.

Chris