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Forehand Arms Co. Model 1890 Grade 01; 12 ga, Damascus
Guns International #: 101946171 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - American Double Antique - Shotguns - American Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: Loving Doubles
Company: Loving Doubles
Member Since: 9/6/09
First Name: Ben
State: California
Country: United States
Phone: (310) 546-6484
Number of Active Listings: 15
Total Number of Listings: 163
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: , MO, Bank Cks
Description:
This is a very nice example of The Forehand Model 1890. It is a 12 ga boxlock gun with 30” Damascus barrels and Westly Richards type rib extension for lock up. It is a very well-made gun and retains over 90% original finish including about 80% case colors. Forehand , and its predecessor Forehand & Wordsworth, were well known makers of revolvers known as Bull Dogs. The Shotguns are very rarely encountered. This one is higher grade with some nice engraving and good wood. The grade “1” is marked on action flat. At least one higher grade was made as well as lower grades 0 and 00. In order to dismount the barrels one must push forward on button on the bottom of the action. Reduced from $1250
The Forehand Model 1890 was made on the Nov. 2,1890 patent by Martin Bye. It is of an unusual design. This maker has an interesting background. It finds its origin when Ethan Allen set up a pistol shop in 1871. The company passed thorough several generations and name changes: Ethan Allen, E. Allen & company, Allen & Wheelock, Forehand & Wordsworth, and Forehand. Forehand ceased production in 1898 on Forehand’s death.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Forehand Arms, Norwich, Conn
Model: Model 1890, Grade 01
Serial Number: 1350
Barrel Length: 30
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: no
Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Boxlock
Triggers: double
Stock: English walnut
Stock Comb: 1 3/4
Stock Heel: 2 3/4
Fore End: Splinter
Butt Pad: HRBP
LOP: 13 3/4
Weight: Abou 7 lbs.
Manufacture Date: 1892
Choke Left: Full
Choke Right: Modifed
Item Location: CA