Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional antique revolver in perfect condition no PAL required. Reloadable ammo is available but sold separately for $10 each Bliss & Goodyear "Protector", .32 RF Pocket Revolver Bliss & Goodyear were known for their quality products. They were in business from 1855 onward, making small percussion pistols at first, but later entered the revolver market when the Rollin White patent expired. Their guns could not measure up to the competition, and the company fell victim to the economic crisis of the US in the 1880's. This one is marked "PROTECTOR" on top of the barrel, with a patent date of April 23, 1878 on the side. The action works as it should. The cylinder indexes and locks properly. The bore of the 2 1/2 inch barrel is good, with visible rifling. The walnut grips are fine. SN 2365, excellent overall. History & Background Bliss & Goodyear’s cartridge guns are most easily recognized by the patent date stamp and lock plate. William Bliss was granted Patent No. 202,627 on 23 April 1878 for an "improvement in firearms", namely the circular lock plate on the left side of the frame which also doubles as the pivot for the hammer. The company goes back to about 1855 when Frank D. Bliss began manufacturing small, pocket-sized percussion revolvers. Goodyear joined the firm in about 1859 or 1860, probably more of an investor than anything else, to provide capital for the growing business. B&G prospered throughout the civil war years, although no government contracts are known to have existed. After the war, and into the depression of the 1870's B&G started making pocket revolvers and cartridge guns under various trade names. At that time, William H. was the principal designer and production superintendent. Bliss & Goodyear's own name was rarely used to mark their product. The company remained in business until 1887.