Forehand arms .38 cylinder....

jimithing32

March 25, 2009 17:09

My father inlaw is looking for a replacement cylinder for his forehand arms (1902?) .38 or .32 not sure exactly.

The guy he got it from said it was a .32 however he was told by a local gunshop that it is a .38 and has been shooting .38 short rounds through it. The problem he has is it's age is showing and the cylinder guides are worn out and do not line up with the barrel.

Does anyone know where I might find a replacement.

Thanks for any help and let me know if more info is needed.

the gun looks just like this one

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=125704631

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  rufe-snow

  March 25, 2009 17:22

  The revolvers with the Forehand marking date to the 1890's. They were inexpensive, mediocre quality, personal protection handguns chambered for BLACK POWDER cartridges. Your FIL is very lucky nothing has happened so far. I have seen a bunch of these old timers over the years with the cylinders and top strap blown open from shooting modern smokeless powder ammo. Do him a favor, unless you don't like him. Don't get a replacement cylinder.

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  jimithing32

  March 26, 2009 22:41

  He has only shot cowboy action black powder rounds through it.....
  
  Any help on where to find a replacement cylinder???

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  v35

  March 27, 2009 14:59

  Try Gun Parts on line and Dixie Gun Works.
  Your revolver needs a new hand fitted to hold the cylinder in alignment.
  If 38 S&W shorts fit, it can't be a 32.
  What are cylinder guides?
  You could place an advert in the Want Ad section of this site.

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