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I have acquired a Hopkins and Allen - Forehand Model 1901 Hammerless 5 shot .38 revolver.
Somehow, the hammer had gotten broken (on a hammerless revolver?). The two pieces of the hammer assembly, the mainspring, and the original grips and screw, were in a zip-lock. It took a bit to learn and figure out exactly what component I needed. After a conversation with a retired BMCM, I finally learned that even though this is only a .38 caliber, it is considered to be a H&A large frame revolver.
After that, I was able to purchase the required hammer fly, spring and pin. It should be arriving today. Then I can clean everything and re-assemble. :)
As close as I can figure this revolver was made between 1905 and 1911. It is certainly not one of the most high profile revolver, but its a survivor... and it was my dad's. I do not know when, or even how he came by it. But just that he had it, and I believe had the intention of fixing it back up. I am hoping to finish that which he started. Once I have it all fixed up, I will post a couple of photos here.
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Forehand Model 1901 Hammerless
by Kevin D
10 hours ago
Good Morning!
I have acquired a Hopkins and Allen - Forehand Model 1901 Hammerless 5 shot .38 revolver.
Somehow, the hammer had gotten broken (on a hammerless revolver?). The two pieces of the hammer assembly, the mainspring, and the original grips and screw, were in a zip-lock. It took a bit to learn and figure out exactly what component I needed. After a conversation with a retired BMCM, I finally learned that even though this is only a .38 caliber, it is considered to be a H&A large frame revolver.
After that, I was able to purchase the required hammer fly, spring and pin. It should be arriving today. Then I can clean everything and re-assemble. :)
As close as I can figure this revolver was made between 1905 and 1911. It is certainly not one of the most high profile revolver, but its a survivor... and it was my dad's. I do not know when, or even how he came by it. But just that he had it, and I believe had the intention of fixing it back up. I am hoping to finish that which he started. Once I have it all fixed up, I will post a couple of photos here.