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.44 M&H MERWIN & HULBERT Antique Open Top “ARMY” Single Action Revolver Full-Sized Late 1870s Revolver in Merwin & Hulbert’s Proprietary .44!
Guns International #: 101420412 Seller's Inventory #: 20213
Category: Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
.44 M&H MERWIN & HULBERT Antique Open Top “ARMY” Single Action Revolver
Full-Sized Late 1870s Revolver in Merwin & Hulbert’s Proprietary .44!
Here we present an antique Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame “Open Top” Army Caliber Single Action Revolver, made circa 1876-1878 in Norwich, Connecticut. These were made by Hopkins & Allen for Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Only several thousand are thought to have been produced. These revolvers are considered today to be some of the best made of the late 19th Century and the Wild West, even better to some than similar Colts and Smith & Wessons, though we all know who stood the test of time. These revolvers certainly tended to have different, very well-thought 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 overall condition is good. The action functions, and the cylinder indexes to the next chamber though lockup is weak (probably needs a new cylinder bolt spring). Good bore with strong rifling. The walnut grips are solid and remain in good shape.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .44 M&H (Merwin & Hulbert)
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2250
#20213
SOLD
Antique: Yes