Later, it acquired other makers such as Davenport Firearms (1901) and Forehand & Wadsworth (1902). At its peak, H&A was one of the largest American firearms manufacturers with production quantities approaching those of firms like Colt and Winchester.When H&A was formed in 1868, it took over production of Bacon Manufacturing Co. Firms like H&A, H&R and Iver Johnson have been called “Armorers to the Nation’s Nightstands” in recognition of the common use of their products. The serial number is stamped on the butt strap, “9336”.Hopkins & Allen was best known for inexpensive pocket revolvers. It is stamped “FOREHAND & WASWORTH // WORCHESTER.MASS” on the left side of the barrel. The name “Swamp Angel”, stamped on the top strap, came from a, mid-century, New York street gang or a Civil War Coast Artillery piece of the same names.There is a matching serial number on cylinder as well. It is a 6 round in what I believe to be 38 cal (short). Hello all, I have a Forehand & Wadsworth British Bulldog with the serial number 3765.SERIAL NUMBERS AND DATES OF MANUFACTURE FOR FOREHAND & WADSWORTH. In 1902 the handgun business was sold to Iver Johnson and the Long Gun business to Hopkins & Allen. Allen and operated from 1871-1890 when it became Forehand Arms Co. From 1856 to 1863 as Allen & Wheelock and from 1863-71 as E.Wadsworth retired ), In 1902 The company was taken over by Hopkins and Allen. Firm became Forehand & Wadsworth in 1871, in 1890 the names was changed to Forehand Arms Company ( Mr. F&W age/serial number ID Discussion in 'The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum' started by Smallbore, Feb 23, 2011.Forehand And Wadsworth Revolver Serial Numbers.
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