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Antique MERWIN & BRAY Front Loading EAGLE ARMS CO. SPUR TRIGGER Revolver .30 Caliber CUP-FIRE (TEAT-FIRE) SIDEARM of Soldiers, Officers
Guns International #: 101585186 Seller's Inventory #: 201546
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
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Description:
Antique MERWIN & BRAY Front Loading EAGLE ARMS CO. SPUR TRIGGER Revolver
.30 Caliber CUP-FIRE (TEAT-FIRE) SIDEARM of Soldiers, Officers
Here we present an antique Eagle Arms Company Front Loading Pocket Revolver, made circa 1864 in New York, New York. The legendary firearms agents Merwin & Bray of New York City financed the manufacture of this revolver, and they were also produced by Plant’s Manufacturing Company, the two being identical but for the markings. Only 20,000 were made of all types.
This was one of the few relatively successful designs that made it around the Smith & Wesson owned Rollin White Patent for the bored through cylinder, which was held and vigorously defended until about 1869. This was done by keeping a “lip” at the back of each cylinder chamber, so that the cylinder was not completely bored through and was loaded from the front versus the back of the cylinder. This is why the ejector is located behind the cylinder. The ammunition was unique to this gun in that the bullet’s tip sat flush or below the neck of the cartridge and then neck was flush with the leading edge of the chamber. The back of the cartridge had a distinct cup-shape in which the primer was located. This cartridge was designed by Willard C. Ellis and John H. White, and they were granted the patent in July of 1859.
This represents the pocket version of the design. There were belt-sized “Army” versions available as well. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day: that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day.
The overall condition is near fine. Lots of original silver finish remains on the brass frame with blued barrel. The action is strong with the exception that the trigger return spring is anemic, requiring pushing the trigger forward for the hammer to stay in the cocked position. The bore is mostly bright, with nice rifling. Both grips are firm with expected handling wear. This is a neat little pocket revolver from the 1860s!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .30 cup primed (teat-fire) cartridge
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1285
#201546
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Antique: Yes