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Merwin Hulbert Second Model Pocket Army – FACTORY 85%; .44-40, WOW! vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101166275 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 193
Total Number of Listings: 5178
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Merwin Hulbert, Year 1880, .44-40
Serial Number: 2798
Merwin Hulbert & Co. was formed in 1876 and produced firearms through 1916. Merwin Hulbert's innovation was a rotating barrel design which allowed the user to rotate the barrel 90 degrees and pull the barrel and cylinder forward to remove the fired cartridge cases. The Merwin Hulbert revolvers were considered to be the strongest revolvers during the time period in which they were made. During the twisting motion, the empty case could be extracted. Any intact cartridge would remain in the chamber due to the additional length of the bullet. In addition to this unique case extraction system, pressing an additional lever control when the frame was 'open' for extraction allowed the owner to completely remove the barrel. This not only facilitated cleaning but allowed the owner to swap barrels in less than 15 seconds without tools, allowing for a shorter 'concealed carry' and longer 'field' weapon in one. The combination of extraction and barrel removal required very precise manufacturing tolerances—incredible considering the tools of the day. Additionally, Merwin & Hulbert developed a nickel-chroming process superior to competitors, acting to protect the metal surfaces from corrosion and provided a durable, attractive finish. They made 4 different versions of this revolver; the Frontier, Pocket Army, Pocket, and a Small Frame Pocket. This gun, sn2798 made around 1880, is the Second Model Pocket Army, the last version with a large, open-top frame and bird’s head grip. This large frame open-top model is by far the most desirable of the Merwin Hulbert guns, as they made so few of them and for such a short period of time. This revolver retains 85% of the original factory nickel finish, with all original screws, a moderately pitted bore with intact rifling, excellent original grips with little wear. This revolver has been used but is in remarkable condition for its 139 years of existence! This revolver was in use when the West was still wild and gun battles were common. The case color on the hammer is 85% factory, and the case color on the trigger guard is 50% factory original, and the trigger retains 90% factory charcoal blue. The various parts of the gun have all matching assembly numbers, everything original to the gun including the grips. The gun functions flawlessly and wears the 3 ½” barrel. How fun would it be to find a 7 ½” barrel to go with this package! Go to Youtube to see how they work. If you collect antique revolvers of the Old West, or specifically Colt or Smith and Wesson, you owe it to yourself to own this Merwin Hulbert 2nd Model Pocket Army. It is an amazing piece of history. Thanks for looking, and don’t let this one get away!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Bores: rifling still there
% Blue: nickel 85%
Sights: factory
Action
Action: single action, tight
Case Color: trigger guard 50%; hammer 85%
Stock
Type: hard rubber grips excellent
Checkering Condition: excellent
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine firearm. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: NO, ANTIQUE
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes