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Lot 66: Factory Engraved Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Revolver

Very Attractive Factory Engraved Hopkins & Allen/Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Spur Trigger Revolver with Ivory Grips, Inscribed to J.M. Sargent

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 66: Factory Engraved Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Revolver

Very Attractive Factory Engraved Hopkins & Allen/Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Spur Trigger Revolver with Ivory Grips, Inscribed to J.M. Sargent

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500

Very Attractive Factory Engraved Hopkins & Allen/Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Spur Trigger Revolver with Ivory Grips, Inscribed to J.M. Sargent

Manufacturer: Merwin Hulbert & Co
Model: Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 CF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: antique ivory
Stock:
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 70
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is frosted with some light pitting and distinct rifling.
Description:

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.

Rating Definition:

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!



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