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Category - Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

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Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers
Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

FACTORY ENGRAVED Antique MERWIN, HULBERT & Co Revolver .44-40 Single Action “Caliber 1873 Winchester”

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FACTORY ENGRAVED Antique MERWIN, HULBERT & Co Revolver .44-40 Single Action

“Caliber 1873 Winchester”

Here we present an antique Engraved Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Second Model “Frontier” Large Frame Single Action Revolver, made between 1878 and 1882 in Norwich, Connecticut. 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 great 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.

Merwin & Hulbert arms were owned or carried by number of famous frontier lawmen and notables, including Texas Ranger Frank Hamer (who ambushed and killed Bonnie & Clyde) who carried a medium frame seven-shot .32 caliber Merwin & Hulbert. Pat Garrett (the killer of Billie the Kid) was presented with an inscribed .38 Medium Frame Merwin & Hulbert in September of 1881 from the “grateful citizens of Lincoln County”, and Diamond Dick of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show carried a Merwin & Hulbert as well. More notorious frontiersmen known to have owned and carried Merwin & Hulbert revolvers include Bob Dalton, Sam Bass, and John Wesley Hardin, just to name a few.

The overall condition is very good. Factory engraved. The barrel was shortened and the front sight moved back at some point. Nickel finish. The action is excellent and holds the safety notch and full-cock very well. Great index and lockup of the cylinder. Good suction on the arbor pin. Matching numbers on the bottom of the grip frame, back of the cylinder, and on the barrel. Some chipping on the original but non-matching Merwin Hulbert grips. Features a hunting dog in the panel on the left panel behind the recoil shield!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 5-3/8 inches.

Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3950

#250008

Antique: Yes

Price: $3,950.00
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