Frank Wesson .32 RF Pistol
Frank Wesson Single Shot .32 Rim Fire Pistol known as 1870 Pocket Rifle with medium frame. It has a 15" octagon barrel and is chambered in .32 Rim Fire and is serial numbered 608 on both frame and barrel. It is a brass frame with 75% or more heavy silver plating remaining. This does not have the standard iron frame usual to this so named, second type, because of the external push button type half-cock. The breech measures approximately 22/32". The bottom of grip frame is cut for skeleton shoulder stock which is missing. There is a manual ejector on right side of barrel breech. Standard globe type front site and elongated rear, which is missing one attachment screw. Bore is fine. Rosewood grips are the norm but these appear to be walnut and in excellent condition but ding on top right slab. In working condition with pleasant overall appearance but barrel edges have quite a number of dings and dents - now worn smooth. These guns are interesting, quite collectable and fairly scarce. This is an early and unusual one.