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Bill Goforth -info wanted re: US Revolver

DocJonesTex
I'm trying to contact Bill Goforth to get some information about an old US Revolver 5-shot top-break handgun that my grandfather owned. It's in the possession of my mother, so I'm working from long-distance information, but the top of the barrel just says "U.S. Revolver Co. Made in U.S.A." and the bottom of the trigger guard has the serial number 09689 (or possibly 68960!). When I saw the gun last, it looked to my eye like a .32

Since it belonged to my grandfather, who was killed in WWII (1943) and looks well-used I am sure that it's no later than a 1930's vintage.

Any information would be appreciated.
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  • b.goforth
    the u.s. revolver co. automatic hammer version (top break) were manufactured between 1910 and 1935. the main serial number location is on the left side of the grip strap under the grips. there were two serial number series for the small frame 32 S&W caliber. 01-99,999 1910-1916 and A01-A69550 1917-1935. serial number 68690 (no letter code on left side of grip strap) manufactured in 1914, 14,250 manufactured that year. serial number A68690 (letter code on left side of grip strap) manufactured 1929, 1,100 manufactured that year. there was also a hammerless version manufactured, which had different serial number series.

    U.S. REVOLVER CO. AUTOMATIC HAMMER
    1910-1935
    LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION; This is a Brand name revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works to be sold through the wholesale trade. It was never listed in any Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works catalog, although it was listed in some European catalogs as original Iver Johnson products. Does not have Hammer the Hammer action and relies on a safety notch on the hammer. Hard rubber grip panels with U S at the top, large oversize two piece hard rubber grips were optional. Two frame sizes and three calibers were offered. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ? inches; Calibers: large frame 38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, small frame .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, .22 rimfire with 7 rounds cylinder capacity Weight: small frame .22 rimfire 12 ounces, small frame .32 centerfire 12 ? ounces, large frame .38 centerfire 17 _ ounces; Height: small frame 3 _ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches; Frame length: small frame 4 3/16 inches, large frame 5 inches; Overall length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ? inches 7 3/8 inches. Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see.
    VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$105

    U.S. REVOLVER CO. AUTOMATIC HAMMERLESS
    1910-1935
    LARGE FRAME AND SMALL FRAME DOES NOT HAVE HAMMER THE HAMMER ACTION; Brand name revolver manufactured by Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works for the wholesale trade. This revolver does not have Hammer the Hammer action, but it does have a rebounding hammer that the hammer version does not. Blue or nickel finishes were offered. Offered in two frame sizes and two calibers only. Standard barrel length: small frame 3 inches, large frame 3 ? inches; Calibers: small frame .32 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity, large frame .38 centerfire with 5 rounds cylinder capacity; Weight: small frame with 3 inch barrel 12 ? ounces, large frame with 3 ? inch barrel 18 ounces; Height: small frame 3 _ inches, large frame 3 7/8 inches; Frame length: small frame 4 3/16 inches, large frame 5 inches: Overall length: small frame with 3 inch barrel 6 3/8 inches, large frame with 3 ? inch barrel 7 3/8 inches. . Main serial number location on left side of grip frame grips must be removed to see.
    VALUE: 100%=$225 60%=$105

    bill
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  • DocJonesTex
    Thanks, Bill!

    Enjoy the Houston summer - wish I were there (I'm a Rice alum - lived in Houston from '77 to '82 and then again from '84 to '90 - I love that town)
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