FRT Report Valid as of: 2023/06/05

Firearm Reference Number (FRN): 121865 Page: 65103 / 104314

Make: Paragon
Summary Model: Paragon

Make: Paragon
Model: Paragon
Manufacturer: Prescott Pistol Company
Level: Manufacturer Specifications and Commercial Customization
Type: Handgun
Action: Revolver
Country of Manufacturer: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Serial Numbering: See Note
Legal Classification: Antique

Calibre, Shots and Barrel Length

Legal Classification
Barrel
FRN Calibre Shots (mm) Legal Authority Level Barrel Type Code
121865 - 1 32 SHORT RF 5 51 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
121865 - 2 32 SHORT RF 5 76 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
121865 - 3 38 SHORT RF 5 51 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
121865 - 4 38 SHORT RF 5 76 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
121865 - 5 41 LONG RF 5 51 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6
121865 - 6 41 LONG RF 5 76 Antique Manufacturer Specifications and
Commercial Customization
AFR, Section 1, para. 6

Notes

Make -" PARAGON " is marked on the top strap.

- "Paragon" was a trade name used by Baker Gun Company" of Batavia, New York, "Hopkins & Allen Arms Company" of Norwich, Connecticut, and "Prescott Pistol
Company" of Hartfield, Connecticut.

Model - " PARAGON" and "No 32" or "No 38" or "No 41" is marked on the top strap.
- manufactured between 1873 and 1875.
- features include: octagonal barrel with blade front sight; solid top receiver/frame with groove in the top strap for a rear sight; push-in type blade cylinder-release located
on the left side; knurled cylinder pin; safety notches for the hammer are cut into the rear of the cylinder; exposed spurred hammer; single action trigger mechanism;
sheathed spur trigger; nickel plated with black plastic or wood grip plates.

Firearms Reference Table, Specialized Policing Services, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. All rights reserved, RCMP, 1998-2023.
 FRT Report Valid as of: 2023/06/05
Firearm Reference Number (FRN): 121865 Page: 65104 / 104314

Manufacturer - manufacture's name is not marked on the firearm.

- "Edwin A. Prescott" was originally a partner with "Edwin Wesson" in Wesson & Prescott.
- "Wesson & Prescott" was located in Northboro, Masachussetts, U.S.A. from 1847 to 1850.
- "Edwin A. Prescott" was located in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. from 1850 to 1874.
- "Edwin A. Prescott" formed the "Prescott Pistol Company" in Hatfield, Massachusetts, U.S.A. in 1874.
- "Prescott Pistol Company" was in business from 1874 to 1876.

Serial Number - serial number may be located on the side of the grip frame, under the left grip panel.

Cross-References No Data

Also Known As/Product Code

Paragon No 32

Paragon No 38

Paragon No 41

Paragon No. 32

Paragon No. 38

Paragon No. 41

Suicide Special

Year Dates No Data

Importer No Data

Firearms Reference Table, Specialized Policing Services, Royal Canadian Mounted Police. All rights reserved, RCMP, 1998-2023.