Original U.S. M1873 Forehand & Wadsworth Old Model Army .44 Revolver with California Marking - Serial 1037 Receiver Top Cover The pistol retains its original

The pistol retains its original checkered wood grip and now has a barrel of 3 1/2" which we're sure was especially ordered by the Officer

so please do not ask

The musket is in very good shape

but this example didn't even get to that stage

cast hinge and cast catch are all intact and in well-working condition

Original U.S. M1873 Forehand & Wadsworth Old Model Army .44 Revolver with California Marking - Serial 1037 Receiver Top Cover The pistol retains its originalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Founded by SULLIVAN FOREHAND and HENRY C. WADSWORTH in 1871, revolers made by this company are exceedingly rare on the market. Both men shared the same Father in law, the famous Gun Maker ETHAN ALLEN who died in 1871. After this many of the gunsmiths he mentored went out into business on their own. In 1873 they produced their 1873 ARMY MODEL Revolver in . 44 Russian, of which fewer than 1000 were ever made. These had a