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Forehand and Wadsworth 32 HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oakie
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I have a Forehand and Wadsworth 32 from around 1886-87 era. It is a double action revolver. The gun locks up on single action and does what it suppose to do. When working the double action, upon firing, the cylinder spins all the way around several times. I can get parts, I'm just not familiar with this gun and need to know what part to replace. Thanks for any help. I also will be asking for help on several other handguns I received. I know they are all BP and so on. Oak
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PUT THIS IN A 'SHADOW BOX' AND SCREW IT TO A WALL, 'FIXING' IT WILL BE AN EXERSIZE IN FUTILITY.
Everything above the trigger?? 😀😀😀
Nice grips.
Old timers, were hand fitted/assembled on a piecework basis. As the available parts are salvaged from other old guns, there wouldn't be any assurance that they even would fit/function.
That said. I would start off with the "V" spring, that tensions the cylinder locking bolt. There is usually a interface area between the trigger and cylinder locking bolt. Check for any serious wear between these two surfaces. One or both might have to be replaced. As noted above, replacement parts from same or similar guns, might or might not even work.
I also will be asking for help on several other handguns I received. I know they are all BP and so on. Oak.
As long as you have more questions regarding assembly/disassembly on your inheritance, I suggest purchasing one of these books to help you assess where the problem is.
Some parts are available from GPC.
Best.
I have a Forehand & Wadsworth like yours. I may run across it since it is disassembled in a cigar box. Hopefully soon, which should help you with getting the correct part(s). Happy New Year!
when you fire it double action hold back on trigger before firing next shot should hold cylinder in place but if fails then you may want to check hand to ensure it is rotating cylinder to proper position for cylinder lock to lock cylinder before firing
Here is a photo of the cylinder stop which stops the cylinder hopefully aligned with the barrel. Measure the one in your pistol and we can determine if it is worn or altered. Since the cylinder spins the above may be true. This one measures just over 1/8 inch.