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RARE Antique MERWIN HULBERT Single Action Revolver
Guns International #: 100943735 Seller's Inventory #: 5445
Category: Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1438
Total Number of Listings: 29867
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
RARE Antique MERWIN HULBERT Single Action Revolver
Late 19th Century Alternative to Colt & Smith & Wesson
Here we present an antique Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Single Action Medium Frame .38 Revolver, made circa the 1880s by Hopkins & Allen of Norwich, Connecticut. Only a few thousand were produced. These revolvers are considered today to be some of the best made of the late 19th Century and the Wild West, even better in some minds than similar Colts and Smith & Wessons. These pistols certainly tended to have different, very well-though features than their competition, and they were extremely well-made.
One such feature was the method of ejection. Loading was achieved by placing the hammer at half-cock and sliding down the loading gate to single feed cartridges. If one wanted to unload the gun, they could simply push the latch back on the bottom of the gun, twist the barrel and cylinder assembly and pull forward. Only the empty brass would come out as the space created was shorter than a loaded cartridge, enabling the shooter to top of his gun and keep rounds available. An ingenious method was designed to achieve this that included a machined cut on the cylinder axis pin and a ledge on the breech face that kept the cartridge rims underneath. This system was also advantageous for forcefully removing stuck cartridges, providing lots of mechanical advantage.
The left side of the frame reads “MERWIN HULBERT & CO./NEW YORK U.S.A.” The top of the barrel reads “HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG. NORWICH CONN. U.S.A.” followed by patent dates of: 74, 75, 76, 77. The right side of the frame is marked “38 CAL”. The hard rubber grips each have a dog’s head at the top.
The overall condition is fine. The original nickel finish is about 90%. Case colors are yet visible on the hammer. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are in very good shape. The bore is in good condition. The action is strong. Here is a nice example of a desirable revolver!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .38 Centerfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1300
#5445
SOLD
Antique: Yes