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Boston Bulldog .32

desertgriz@cox.net
I have a revolver Boston Bulldog 3 in barrel .32 cal 6 shot ( Nickel plated ? ) . Made by Iver Johnson In the late 1800s I think ? In near perfect condition . Any history , Value , or comments on this ?
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  • Ned Fall
    There is an article on "Bulldog" revolvers in this months American Rifleman magazine.
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  • yblockhead
    Wait for Mr. Goforth to come along. He is the "see all, know all guy" on these revolvers.
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  • b.goforth
    the only dating that cam be given on the "Boston Bull Dog" marked revolvers is the era of their manufacture 1887-1899.

    BOSTON BULL-DOG (black powder)
    1887-1899
    Three frame sizes, three calibers, one barrel length of octagon shape offered, nickel finish, hard rubber grip panels: small & medium frames have a floral design, large frame has dogs head design; Caliber: small frame .22 rimfire, medium frame .32 centerfire. Large frame .38 centerfire; Barrel length: small frame 2 ? inches, medium frame & large frames 2 15/32 inches; Weight: small frame 8 3/8 ounces, medium frame 9 ? ounces, large frame 16 ounces; Cylinder capacity: small frame 7, medium & large frame 5; Height: small frame 3 15/16 inches, medium frame 3 ? inches, large frame 4 ? inches; Frame length: small frame 3 11/16 inches, medium frame 3 13/16 inches, large frame 4 11/16 inches; Overall length: small & medium frame 5 _ inches, large frame 6 5/8 inches;
    VALUE: 100%=$435 60%=$300
    bill
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by desertgriz@cox.net
    I have a revolver Boston Bulldog 3 in barrel .32 cal 6 shot ( Nickel plated ? ) . Made by Iver Johnson In the late 1800s I think ? In near perfect condition . Any history , Value , or comments on this ?


    In addition to what Bill told you, it was made for low pressure Black Powder ammo. Firing it with modern smokeless ammo could cause health and safety problems for both the revolver and the person attempting to fire it.
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  • desertgriz@cox.net
    Thank you all so very much.
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  • desertgriz@cox.net
    I was able to find out a bit more on the revolver Its NOT an Iver Johnson ,, Its a Hopkins and Allen the dates on it are Pat March 28 1872 and the date on the hammer is Jan 27 01 , The ser # is in the 9000 range and the barrel and Cyl numbers are matching . Sorry for the mis info but my eyes arent what they used to be ,, I had to borrow a jewelers loop th see the stamping .
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  • b.goforth
    it is going to be probably best to make a new post on this revolver. the reason is i have a complete (almost) list of Hopkins & Allen patents and can't match any of the two dates you list. i have some that are close but not exactly. please look at these markings closely and try to post pictures of them and the entire gun.

    i have never seen a Boston Bull Dog marked with the H&A name, and the iver johnson manufactured Boston Bull Dog were not generally marked with any patent dates.

    need pictures
    bill
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