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Lot #186

Lot 185: Four American Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 185: Four American Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Double Action Revolver with Folding Hammer Spur

Manufacturer: Merwin Hulbert & Co
Model: Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1213
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured c. 1880s. Five-shot, flat butt version with the desirable folding hammer spur.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with original finish, light oxidation, absent loading gate screw, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.



B) "Merwin Hulbert & Co." Marked Hopkins & Allen XL No. 3 Revolver with Ejector

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: XL No. 3
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1213
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. 1870s-1880s.

Rating Definition:

Fair overall with original finish, mild pitting, chipped and cracked grips. Mechanically needs work.



C) Wesson & Harrington No. 5 Spur Trigger Revolver

Manufacturer: Wesson & Harrington
Model: Spur Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1213
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. 1875-1876.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall with original finish, minor oxidation, and general mild wear, including some dings on the grips. Mechanically fine.



D) Forehand & Wadsworth Swamp Angel Spur Trigger Revolver

Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth
Model: Swamp Angel
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1213
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. 1871-1890.

Rating Definition:

Good with original finish, patches of oxidation/pitting, and general mild wear. Mechanically needs work.



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