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Please help me identify two guns

jericko
Hello

My Grandmother passed away last week and while cleaning out her house, we came found 3 guns in a old shoebox buried in the basement. Thanks to this site, I have identified one as a P38 from WW2 belong to my grandfather, the other two my Dad has no idea where they came from. I was hoping the experts here could help me identify the other 2. Could you provide a name, what type of bullets it takes, and a appropriate value for each.

Gun #1
http://www.tconl.com/~jericko/001.JPG

Gun #2
http://www.tconl.com/~jericko/002.JPG

Thanks in advance to all those who reply, it is much appreciated!

Jason Norton
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  • dcs shooters
    Tell us what is written on the top of the barrels or put some pictures of them.
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  • jericko
    Hello dcs shooters

    The gun are not currently in my possession, I handed them over to a friend who was going to soak them in oil for a few days and try and remove the rust with light steel wool. He did not know what type of guns they were so I was hoping someone would recognize them by picture. Once I get them back, I will post the info you requested.

    Thanks for the reply!

    Jason Norton
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  • rufe-snow
    Number 1 is a Harrington & Richardson, "Automatic Ejecting Model". It could be either a .32 if it has a six shot cylinder, or a .38 with a 5 shot cylinder.

    The were originally made during the late 1890's as a inexpensive personal protection revolver. Many hundreds of thousands were made as late as the 1930's.

    Not likely to be of great value nowadays, my WAG $100-$250 range depending on caliber and functionally.


    Number 2 looks to be Spanish made to me. Close up of all markings would be best for further identification. If it is Spanish made, very little value in the condition shown, maybe $50-$150?
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  • Hawk Carse
    Gun No 1 is a Harrington and Richardson that looks like the Automatic Ejecting model. Caliber is .38 Smith & Wesson. You photographed it loaded, what cartridges are in it?
    Price was $15.25 in 1939.
    I wonder if it might not have been reblued, the metal is much less worn than the hard rubber grips.

    Gun No 2 is a Forehand and Wadsworth who were competitors to H&R. I don't have anything on their model names. Caliber is probably also .38 S&W.
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  • 32 Magnum
    The first one is an H&R "PREMIER" - medium frame model, similar to the auto ejecting, but smaller overall and you can (from a picture) tell the difference by the "crescent shaped trigger" and the shape of the hammer spur. It is a first model and was made before 1905. It is chambered for the .32 S&W (short one) and will hold 5 cartridges. The standard barrel length is 3". Blued versions of this model are scarce and will bring a premium. In the condition pictured, value will range between $155 and $185, depending upon function.
    Jim Hauff
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  • BigLoop22
    Jason,

    The "F&W" on the grips means that Gun No 2 is a Forehand and Wadsworth.
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    #2 is a Forehand & Wadsworth of Worcester, Massachusetts.
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