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LOT 139
Excellent Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Large Frame Double Action Revolver - Serial no. 6165, 44-40 cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Offered here is a variation (fourth model) of Merwin, Hulbert & Co.’s large frame double action revolver manufactured exclusively by Hopkins & Allen in the 1880s with conventional fluted cylinder, bird’s head butt with lanyard loop hole, and integral front sight. The frame is marked “CALIBRE/ WINCHESTER 1873”, the designation for 44-40 caliber, on the left side and “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y./POCKET ARMY” on the right side. The serial number is found on the butt, and the matching assembly number “435” is found on the rear cylinder face, barrel lug, left side of the grip frame and right grip panel.
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LOT 140
Factory Panel Scene Engraved Merwin Hulbert & Co. Pocket Army Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 4311, 44-40 cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured circa 1876 into the 1880s, this Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Pocket Army single action revolver features a round barrel, fluted cylinder and bird’s head butt. The revolver is profusely engraved with the distinctive Merwin, Hulbert & Co. style with a round panel on the left side of the frame which features a deer head. The left side of the frame under the cylinder is marked “CALIBRE/WINCHESTER” followed by “1873” and the right side of the frame is marked “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y./POCKET ARMY”. The left side of the barrel has the two-line Hopkins & Allen address/patent date marking. The barrel, frame sides, cylinder flats and top of the back strap feature a fine floral/floral vine and punch dot engraving. The left rear of the frame has a geometric design. A simple punch dot scroll pattern is engraved on the sliding loading gate. The serial number is stamped near the butt, the rear face of the cylinder, the back of the barrel lug and the cylinder pin have the assembly number “3880”. Nickel finish with casehardened hammer, trigger guard and trigger. CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% plus original nickel finish with some scattered minor flaking, high edge and back strap wear. The trigger guard has a smooth mottled gray patina with some strong original case colors in protected areas. The grips are good with some moderate/heavy wear on the left panel, a few minor dings and crisp checkering on the right panel. The markings and engraving are crisp and clear. The action is fine. Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original nickel finish showing sporadic flaking on the edges and minor handling evidence. 80% of the vivid original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are also excellent showing some minor handing evidence and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500