Without getting into details, a family member passed and, per his request, his firearms went to family who wanted them. I got a few. No one knew what this gun was, and it was in tough shape, so I took it, researched it, stripped it all down, cleaned it and put it back together. It's a great little handgun. Good finish, great bore. I don't think it was shot much.
1891 patent date - this was probably made in the mid 1890s.
Forehand Arms Co., Worcester (Worsta) Mass.
.38 S&W double action.
After firing, the hammer rebounds slightly, putting the gun into half cock, in which the cylinder spins freely. When the hammer is fully cocked, the lockup is amazingly tight. No ejector so you push the empties out with a stick.
In the collection, I found a second cylinder that's a little rougher condition.
I load for two other 38 S&W, so I'll shoot this with a light load or maybe BP.