Real or Faux? Griswold & Gunnison

[Johnny Shafto]

 

[JOHN42768]

I'll pass to my friends down South, but know they will want more photos

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Thank you Sir. This can be arranged.

 

[UCVRelics]

We will need way more photos to include all the stampings and makers marks

 

[Lanyard Puller]

It appears to be original, but there are at least 6 characteristics of Griswolds' which would require a disassembly to ascertain.
?Metric or US screws, cylinder twist, grip acclivity {tilt}, etc etc.

Very good FAKES are out there.

 

[Johnny Shafto]

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Additional photos

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Additional photos

 

[Johnny Shafto]

We will need way more photos to include all the stampings and makers marks

Posted a few more photos....

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

I hope it turns out to be real!

 

[Story]

Posted a few more photos....

Markings along the top of the barrel?

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Markings along the top of the barrel?

Do we need a detailed photo of the top of the barrel? Although the revolver does not belong to me, and is not currently in my possession, additional photos are possible. Specific instructions would be helpful. The piece has been in the owner's family for over 60 years, maybe longer.

 

[Story]

Do we need a detailed photo of the top of the barrel? Although the revolver does not belong to me, and is not currently in my possession, additional photos are possible. Specific instructions would be helpful. The piece has been in the owner's family for over 60 years, maybe longer.

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We will need way more photos to include all the stampings and makers marks

 

[Mdiesel]

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Sure looks Cool, thanks for posting.

Here is an example at the Museum of American History. 6 views included. Good luck
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_417600

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Markings along the top of the barrel?

There are no markings along the top of the barrel. As far as I can tell the only markings are numerical as shown.

 

[Johnny Shafto]

I know good men earn a livelihood identifying the real from the others. Their knowledge and expertise is of incalculable value and I would never wish to usurp their services. My intention here is rather to determine if anything is obviously out of place. If nothing suspicious is found by this initial foray I will present this piece to an expert for first hand evaluation. LANYARD PULLER has already indicated the possibility of authenticity which has raised expectations. I would also be curious as to the general consensus regarding condition. From images presented online, such as those kindly offered by Sergeant MdieseI, assume quite good. If anyone would like to review additional images, if specifics can be made, I will do my best to oblige. My most sincere thanks to everyone.

 

[UCVRelics]

I know good men earn a livelihood identifying the real from the others. Their knowledge and expertise is of incalculable value and I would never wish to usurp their services. My intention here is rather to determine if anything is obviously out of place. If nothing suspicious is found by this initial foray I will present this piece to an expert for first hand evaluation. LANYARD PULLER has already indicated the possibility of authenticity which has raised expectations. I would also be curious as to the general consensus regarding condition. From images presented online, such as those kindly offered by Sergeant MdieseI assume quite good. If anyone would like to review additional images, if specifics can be made, I will do my best to oblige. My most sincere thanks to everyone.

If LP is leaning that way he is as good as it gets. If possible could you post closeup photos of the serial # stamping?

 

[Johnny Shafto]

At your behest...
I find only 3 numerical locations. Interesting how with both 3464 sequence locations the numbers are offset in identical fashion. I suspect this might indicate the numbers were first placed in some type of stamping holder then stamped into the revolver. Fascinating.

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Also interesting how the wear patterns, specifically on the 3 and 6, are identical.

 

[Obi1gr]

Looks pretty good to me. I'd probably take a run at it