November 5th & 6th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2016
Offered is a five shot, double action takedown revolver of Merwin design, factory nickel plated with full coverage engraving, pearl two piece grips with scull crusher butt bird's head design. Referred to as the Pocket Model, this example is on the longest available barrel length. Cylinder has scooped flutes. The engraving is the typical punch-dot design with deer panel on left side. The bird's head model is much scarcer than the saw-handle model. Features the sliding loading gate with trigger guard. This model was introduced in 1876, a nearly identically engraved gun can be found on page 88 in "The Story of Merwin Hulbert & Co. Firearms" by Art Phelps, first edition 1991. Revolver functions perfectly both single and double action and has a near mint, shiny bore. Pearl grips are near mint with no chips or cracks. Retains approximately 95% original factory nickel finish with case colored hammer and trigger guard. Tight lock-up. Beautiful factory engraved 19th century Merwin.
Manufacturer
Merwin Hulbert