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Rare Merwin, Hulbert Blued Frontier Army Revolver Third Model
Guns International #: 100613879 Seller's Inventory #: 29396
Category: Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1393
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #17055, .44-40 (.44 WCF), 7” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a very nice, blued finish Third Model revolver that has retained 80-85% of the original bright blue finish with flaking along the sides of the frame and some light cleaning at the muzzle where some mild pinprick pitting began to form. The fluted cylinder has traces of original blue but is otherwise flaked to a smooth pale gray-brown patina, and there is still bright fire blue remaining on both the trigger and barrel latch. The trigger guard and hammer retain a commensurate amount of the original color case-hardening with the balance worn to a dark pewter gray. The frame, cylinder, and barrel have matching assembly numbers: “7080”. The period ivory grips are in fine condition with a mellow cream-colored age patina that has dark hairline cracks at the butt on both panels. Some shrinking has occurred over time and there are slight gaps present at the tops of both grips. The fit and mechanics of the gun are excellent without any play or rattling, and the lock-up and timing are like new. It is very unusual to find Merwin, Hulbert & Co. revolvers in blue (It is reported that only about 5% of production was so finished), and it is even more unusual to find such a nice example. This is a great Third Model Frontier Army revolver in extremely nice, original condition. {Ref: “The Story of Merwin, Hulbert & Co.” by Art Phelps; 1992} Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Merwin Hulbert
Model: Frontier Army
Serial Number: 17055
Caliber Info: .44-40
Gauge Info: .44-40