DaveJ
Member
I recently came across a Forehand Arms double action pistol and have some questions.
Does anyone know how to remove the cylinder? There is a rod that spins with the cylinder and right underneath that on the frame in front of the cylinder is a small lever. It moves and I can feel it doing something to that rod but I can't make anything move to take they cylinder out of the frame.
The gun is marked double action but there is no caliber designation on the frame anywhere. It looks like .38 but shorter than the .380 auto cartridges I have. It's too big for .32. Anybody know what it might be.
The frame shows a patent date of 1891. It has the F&W grips in perfect condition. Most of the nickel has worn off the gun, it has an octagonal barrell.
I'm seriously thinking of firing it if it checks out to be safe. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
DaveJ
Does anyone know how to remove the cylinder? There is a rod that spins with the cylinder and right underneath that on the frame in front of the cylinder is a small lever. It moves and I can feel it doing something to that rod but I can't make anything move to take they cylinder out of the frame.
The gun is marked double action but there is no caliber designation on the frame anywhere. It looks like .38 but shorter than the .380 auto cartridges I have. It's too big for .32. Anybody know what it might be.
The frame shows a patent date of 1891. It has the F&W grips in perfect condition. Most of the nickel has worn off the gun, it has an octagonal barrell.
I'm seriously thinking of firing it if it checks out to be safe. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
DaveJ