(A) KITTERIDGE RETAILED MERWIN & BRAY PLANT CUP FIRE REVOLVER

Produced from 1860 through 1866 and was wildly popular during the Civil War as parents gifted their sons these reliable pocket revolvers. It was designed to skirt the S&W bored through cylinder patent. The Cup Fire cartridges were front loaded featuring a hollow, cup-shaped base containing the priming compound. It features the octagon barrel with rib that has the Merwin Bray legend. Nickel plated brass frame and square butt rosewood grips. A more interesting facet to this piece is the "Kitteridge Cin. O" stamp located on left side of frame. Benjamin Kitteridge operated one of the largest firearms distributors of the 19th century and is probably best noted for the nicknames of Colt firearms such as the Omnipotent, Peacemaker, Lightning, Thunderer, and Rainmaker. CONDITION: Fine. The brass frame retains approximately 70% nickel. The barrel and cylinder retain a grey blue hue retaining sharp legends. Mechanically sound with a bold and bright bore.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

3 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.30 Cup Fire

Manufacturer

Merwin & Bray

Model

Plant

Serial Number

5956