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Category - Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

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Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers
Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

Antique MERWIN HULBERT Large Frame SAA Revolver

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Antique MERWIN HULBERT Large Frame SAA Revolver

SINGLE ACTION ARMY Manufactured Late 1870s

Here we present an antique Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame “Open Top” 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. This Army features 6 shots of .44-40 WCF or, as Merwin & Hulbert put it: “CALIBRE WINCHESTER 1873”, as marked on the left side of the frame. 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 fine. About 50% of the nickel finish remains. The markings are clear. The numbers match. The hard rubber grips are in very nice shape. The bore is semi-bright with good rifling. The action is strong. Here is a great example of one of the superior revolvers of the Single Action period in the superb .44-40 Winchester!

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

Barrel is 7 inches.

Caliber: .44-40 WCF

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2975

#190458

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Antique: Yes