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Antique MERWIN & HULBERT Medium Frame FOLDING HAMMER .38 S&W REVOLVER Late 19th Century Alternative to Colt and Smith & Wesson
Guns International #: 101958722 Seller's Inventory #: 217809
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
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique MERWIN & HULBERT Medium Frame FOLDING HAMMER .38 S&W REVOLVER
Late 19th Century Alternative to Colt and Smith & Wesson
Here we present an antique Medium Frame Merwin & Hulbert Double Action Revolver, made circa the 1880s by Hopkins & Allen in Norwich, Connecticut. Only a few thousand of these revolvers were produced. The hammer on this revolver is a unique feature in that the spur is hinged, so that it offers single action shooting without being in the way to snag clothing. 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-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 off 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 very good. Strong action (one cylinder chamber does not lock up properly). Bright bore. Original finish preserved. Legible markings. Both grips are in good shape with light handling wear.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .38 S&W
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2300
#217809
SOLD
Antique: Yes