Norwich Pistol Co. "Sentinel", .38 Rim Fire Pocket Revolver $1000
- Category
- Firearms Handguns
- Classification
- No PAL Required
- Action
- Revolver
- Condition
- Excellent
- Manufacturer
- Norwich Pistol Co.
- Caliber
- 38 RF
- Model
- "Sentinel"
- Sight
- Open
- Capacity
- 5
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional compact revolver in ready to shoot condition.
NO PAL required.
Norwich Pistol Co. "Sentinel", .38 Rim Fire Pocket Revolver
This pocket revolver is in excellent condition. It shows 95% of its original nickel plating and has a strong, accurate action. The cylinder indexes and locks properly. The bore of the3-inch barrel is very good and bright, with sharp rifling . The black hard rubber grips are fine. SN 480, matching on the barrel, cylinder and frame, rated excellent overall.
History & Background
The Norwich Arms Co. was first in business from about 1863 to 1865, supplying muskets to the Union troops during the civil war. Business operations were halted after the war, but revived as a small pistol manufacturer in the early 1870’s, as the Rollin White patent expired and the demand for pocket revolvers soared. The company was owned and controlled by Freeman W. Hood of Hood Firearms. The Norwich Arms Co. is also known as the Norwich Falls Pistol Co. The company remained in business until the mid-1880’s. Otis Smith had a controlling interest in the Norwich Falls Pistol Co. during its last years in operation.
