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Lot 66: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame Single Action Army Revolver

Merwin, Hulbert & Company Large Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Extra Ribbed Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Lot 66: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame Single Action Army Revolver

Merwin, Hulbert & Company Large Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Extra Ribbed Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Merwin, Hulbert & Company Large Frame Single Action Army Revolver with Extra Ribbed Barrel

Manufacturer: Merwin Hulbert & Co
Model: Army
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44-40 WCF
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: carbon fiber
Stock:
Item Views: 2790
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 72
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1876 to the 1880s these revolver were known as the "Army Revolver" and had a total production of several thousand. This is a later production model with top strap, bird's head butt and conventional fluted cylinder. The rib on the replacement renumbered to match barrel is marked with the one-line Merwin Hulbert address/patent dates, and the frame is marked "CALIBRE/WINCHESTER" followed by "1873" on the left side and the "MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y./POCKET ARMY" on the right side. The serial number is marked on the butt, and the matching assembly number "3505" is marked on the grip frame, rear cylinder face and barrel lug. The 3 1/4 inch barrel is marked with the two-line Hopkins & Allen address/patent dates legend and has matching assembly number "3505." Provenance: The Buckstix Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original nickel finish with minor flaking on the balance. 97% original case colors remain on the hammer, and 70% original case colors remain on the trigger guard. The grips are excellent showing some high edge wear and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The extra replacement barrel retains 95% original nickel finish.



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