December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1353:
(A) EARLY OPEN TOP SCOOP FLUTE MERWIN HULBERT POCKET ARMY SINGLE ACTION .44-40 REVOLVER
This 1870s revolver displays the Hopkins Allen legend on left side of barrel along with "Calibre Winchester" legend on left side of frame and Merwin legend on right side of frame. Early model open top scoop flute, nickel finish with case color hammer and trigger guard, and two piece birdshead gutta percha grips. Features the standard skull crusher butt. Matching "653" number inside grip frame, back of cylinder, and barrel. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Overall retains about 50% nickel blending with soft grey patina. The cylinder cup/ledge that attaches to barrel is missing but still indexes and locks up fine. The grips are fine with no chips. Bore is well defined but shows frosting. A handsome western big bore snubby.
Manufacturer
Merwin & Hulbert