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Seller's Inventory #: 542532

Category - Hopkins & Allen Revolvers - .32 Revolvers

Category
Hopkins & Allen Revolvers
.32 Revolvers

HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS COMPANY Forehand Arms .32 ACP

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 542532



Forehand Arms – .32 Double-Action Revolver (Serial No. 57222)
The Forehand Arms double-action revolver in .32 caliber is a compact, vintage sidearm produced during the late 1800s to early 1900s. Known for its durable steel frame and utilitarian design, this revolver was intended for everyday personal defense and was priced for accessibility in its time. Models like this were commonly carried by civilians, shopkeepers, and as backup guns.

With serial number 57222, this example likely dates to the late 1890s to early 1900s, during the final years of production before the company was absorbed into Hopkins & Allen. Forehand models of this period often featured either a blued or nickel finish, fixed sights, and a six-shot cylinder chambered in .32 S&W (short).

Specifications
Model: Forehand Arms Double-Action
Serial Number: 57222
Caliber: .32 S&W
Action: Double-action revolver
Barrel Length: ~2.5 to 3 inches
Overall Length: ~7 inches
Height: ~4.5 inches
Width: ~1.3 inches
Weight: ~18 oz (unloaded)
Frame: Steel
Finish: Blued or nickel (varied by model)
Sights: Fixed front and rear
Capacity: 6 rounds

The Forehand Arms .32 is a classic American pocket revolver, with models like serial number 57222 offering a glimpse into the transitional period of late 19th-century firearms. Though modest by today’s standards, these revolvers remain valued by collectors for their historical significance and no-nonsense design.

Manufacturer: HOPKINS & ALLEN ARMS COMPANY
Model: Forehand Arms
Caliber Info: .32 ACP
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 2.5 BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: steel

Price: $139.99