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Lot 246:Merwin Hulbert & Co. .38 Caliber Medium Frame DA Revolver, Box

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 246:Merwin Hulbert & Co. .38 Caliber Medium Frame DA Revolver, Box

November 30th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Desirable Merwin, Hulbert & Co. .38 Caliber Medium Frame Double Action Revolver with Box

Offered here is a variation of Merwin, Hulbert & Co's medium frame double action revolver manufactured exclusively by Hopkins & Allen in the 1880s. These revolver were chambered in .32 or .38 caliber with total production estimated at a few thousand. The left side of the frame is marked "38 CAL," and the rib has the two-line Merwin, Hulbert & Co. address/patent dates marking. "529" is on the folding hammer spur, the serial number is on the butt, rear cylinder face and barrel lug, and the assembly number "4779" is on the left side of the grip frame and right grip panel. Comes with a correct period box.

ConditionExcellent, retaining 95% plus original nickel finish showing some scattered mild flaking and some patches of dark corrosion on the cylinder. Some original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. The grips are also excellent with some minor handling marks and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair with staining and wear.
Details
ManufacturerMerwin Hulbert & Co
ModelDouble Action
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge38 CF
Barrel3 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishnickel
Griphard rubber

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3086
Catalog page113
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