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Early Merwyn & Hulbert .44-40 caliber single-action frontier revolver, 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finis

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:875.00 USD Estimated At:1,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Early Merwyn & Hulbert .44-40 caliber  single-action frontier revolver, 7-1/2”  barrel, nickel finis
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Early Merwyn & Hulbert .44-40 caliber single-action frontier revolver, 7-1/2” barrel, nickel finish, pearl grips, serial #14343 on butt. The revolver shows early scooped flutes, open top, square butt, withlanyard. Approx. 60-80% original uncleaned or polished nickel finish remains. The nickel has lifted in several areas and a patina and pinprick pitting, some darkening is now occurring. The edges and markings are sharp,there are some nicks and scratches on forward edge of the barrel. The grips show a desirable luster and are very good plus with some small losses at the edges. The barrel and cylinder are numbered 4251, which it iscommon and proper on Merwyn & Hulberts not to match. The bore is very good plus. The action is slightly out of time and not locking perfectly. Est: $1,750 - $3,500