Forehand Arms (successor to Forehand and Wadsworth) produced inexpensive double-action revolvers for the civilian market throughout the 1880s-1890s. These "suicide specials" — a derogatory collector term for inexpensive non-Colt, non-S&W revolvers — were genuine firearms that provided affordable self-defense for working Americans. Quality varied but the basic DA mechanism generally functioned. Type: Revolver Action: Revolver Caliber: .38 S&W Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1882, USA Weight: 30 oz Overall length: 9" Status: Discontinued Intended use: civilian