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LOT 66
Very Attractive Factory Engraved Hopkins & Allen/Merwin, Hulbert
& Co. Medium Frame Spur Trigger Revolver with Ivory Grips, Inscribed to
J.M. Sargent - Serial no. 2411, 38 CF cal., 3 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured in the
1870s and 1880s, it is estimated that several thousand of these revolvers were produced by Hopkins & Allen for Merwin,
Hulbert & Co. This particular revolver is an early production example with the exposed cylinder pin, scooped cylinder
flutes, and the scooped and open loading gate area on the right of the recoil shield, of which only
a few thousand are estimated to have been made. This revolver shows an unusually high level
of embellishment featuring the unique Merwin, Hulbert & Co. style engraving showing near full
coverage of flowers, leaves, and dot designs, as well as a small bird on the left and a dog’s head on
the right. The back strap is inscribed “J.M.SARGENT.”, whose identity is unknown.
The embellishment on this revolver certainly befits someone of high status and excellent taste. It is fitted
with a pair of smooth antique ivory grips.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the untouched original nickel finish with some scattered speckles of
light flaking/pitting, most of the original enamel background, and crisp engraving overall. The slightly shrunken grips are
very fine with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A work of firearms art!
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 65
Outstanding Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Pocket Army Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 5285, 44-40
WCF cal., 3 1/2 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 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 serial number “5285” 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 “3524”.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% bright original nickel finish with limited handling marks. 98% vivid original case colors remain on
the hammer and triggerguard. Grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000