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Category - Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers - .38 Revolvers

Category
Merwin & Hulbert Revolvers
.38 Revolvers

Antique Merwin Hulbert Pocket Model, 1st Model .38M&H 3.5" Bbl 5 Round Mfg 1870's

Description:

• Capacity: 5 shot cylinder
• Also Known As: Pocket Model 1st Model (Merwin & Hulbert “Pocket Model”) 
• Make: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. (manufactured by Hopkins & Allen, Norwich, CT) 
• Model: Pocket Model, 1st Model
• Finish: Nickel-plated
• Caliber: .38 Merwin & Hulbert 
• Action: Single-action revolver, spur-trigger mechanism, Twist open cylinder
• Barrel length: 3.5 inches
• Bore: Rifled and shiny, mild to moderate surface corrosion
• Grips: Hard-rubber “saw-handle” grip panels
• Sights: Fixed blade front sight atop the barrel and a basic groove in the open-top frame
• MFG Date: Mid to late 1870s
• Features:
  • Innovative twist-open barrel and cylinder 
  • Open-top frame with spool trigger and exposed cylinder pin
  • High-quality nickel plating and precision-machined components rare among period revolvers 
• Extras: None
• Condition: Great condition for ~150 years old as shown in pictures. Mechanically sound, hammer advances cylinder and trigger causes hammer to fall.
• Shipping cost: 25.00
• Tech: CM072125.1899

Please refer to the photos for the overall condition. 

This Antique Merwin Hulbert Pocket Model offers both historical resonance and mechanical marvel in a compact package. As an early production, single-action 1st Model chambered in proprietary .38, it brings the innovative Merwin-Hulbert hallmark of a twist-open barrel and selective extraction—an advanced feature for its era. With its five-shot cylinder, open-top frame, and durable nickel plating, this revolver reflects 19th-century American ingenuity born from Hopkins & Allen’s renowned craftsmanship.
What sets this piece apart is its pedigree: among the first Pocket Models ever made, with a serial number placing it in the formative years of the design. Collectors and enthusiasts will appreciate the sleek saw-handle grips, self-extracting barrel system, and venerable bore-condition potential. Whether displayed as a testament to early revolver technology or carried as a uniquely charming vintage piece, this Merwin Hulbert pocket revolver offers a rare combination of style, history, and mechanical sophistication.
 

Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38

Price: $1,899.00