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Inherrited Pistol

videoguru
I inherrited a pistol that I am trying to get more information and possibly parts (if available). The markings that I have found are as follows:

Top of barrel: HOOD FIREARM CO, NORWICH CT
Left side of barrel: PAT APR 6 1875
Below Cylender: CAL 38 (.38 caliber, i figured that one out)
Right side of spur trigger: either 0785? or 5840 (there may be more numbers inside the trigger assembly)
The following numbers are visible on the rear of the cylendar: 8 8 4 0 (with the second 8 considerably smaller)
The same numbers (8840) are stamped under the cylendar holding rod.

The pistol does have Ivory handles, but the hammer has broken off, and the firing pin is missing. these are the main parts that I am looking for.
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  • videoguru
    Also, i was just able to remove the left side cover, and on what is remaining of the hammer is stampped 5840. I am going to assume that this number coinsides with the 5840?? that is stampped on the side of the trigger?
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  • 11b6r
    Good luck in your parts search- below is C&P on the company. They were not around long, and made inexpensive revolvers.

    Hood Fire Arms Company - Norwich, Connecticut 1875
    The Hood Firearms Company of Norwich CT was active from 1875 - 1879. It used the patents of
    Freeman W. Hood, Worcester and Boston Mass. and Norwich CT. Hood was a designer of a variety
    of firearms and related components. The Hood Firearms Company established 1875 with an initial
    capital stock $25,000. The company officers included E. N. Gibbs, president; C. A. Converse,
    treasurer and general agent; E. A. Converse, secretary; J. C. Webb, mechanic superintendent.
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  • rufe-snow
    The revolver type you have is known to collectors as a Suicide Special. This general type was made by many different U.S. manufacturers, based in New England, during the 1870's & 1880's. They were manufactured and sold as inexpensive personal protection handguns. They have little collector value, unless they are factory original, excellent condition. To obtain original parts to repair it, would be a daunting task at this late date, 130+ years after DOM.
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  • Fatstrat
    Since you have the remains of the original parts, a good machinist or gunsmith may be able to fab replacements using them as a pattern.
    The cost would likely be prohibitive unless sentimental value made the effort worth it to you as a keepsake.
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