2020 September Premier, Volume I

BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 205
Factory Engraved Merwin, Hulbert
& Co. Large Frame Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 2046, 44 cal., 7
inch round bbl., nickel finish, antique ivory grips.
Manufactured from 1876 to the 1880s, these large
frame single action revolvers were also known as the
“Army Revolver”. This early model features an open top
frame, scooped cylinder flutes, sliding loading gate
and square butt with lanyard ring. The front sight is a blade integral to the barrel,
and the rear sight is a “V” notch just ahead of the hammer on the frame. The left side
of the barrel has the one-line Hopkins & Allen address marking, and the top of the
barrel has the one-line Merwin Hulbert address/patent information. The revolver
lacks a caliber marking. Most of the metal surfaces are adorned with factory engraved
floral motifs. The left side of the frame has an engraved eagle, and the right side of
the frame has an engraved crane. The serial number is stamped on the butt, and the
assembly number “125” appears on the grip frame, barrel lug and cylinder.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% plus original nickel finish with the balance mixed with smooth gray patina and flaking. There is some minor pitting on the back
strap. The grips are also very fine showing typical age cracking and some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically functions fine, but is slightly out of time.
Estimate: 6000 - 9500
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 206
Factory Panel Scene Engraved Merwin
Hulbert & Co. Pocket Army Single Action
Revolver - Serial no. 4311, 44-40 cal., 3 1/4 inch round
bbl., nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured circa 1876 into the
1880s, this Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Pocket Army single action revolver features
a round barrel, fluted cylinder and bird’s head butt. The revolver is profusely
engraved with the distinctive Merwin, Hulbert & Co. style with a round panel
on the left side of the frame which features a deer head. The left side of the frame
under the cylinder is marked “CALIBRE/WINCHESTER” followed by “1873” and the
right side of the frame is marked “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y./POCKET ARMY”. The left side of
the barrel has the two-line Hopkins & Allen address/patent date marking. The barrel, frame sides,
cylinder flats and top of the back strap feature a fine floral/floral vine and punch dot engraving. The left
rear of the frame has a geometric design. A simple punch dot scroll pattern is engraved on the sliding
loading gate. The serial number is stamped near the butt, the rear face of the cylinder, the back of the
barrel lug and the cylinder pin have the assembly number “3880”. Nickel finish with casehardened hammer,
trigger guard and trigger.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 85% plus original nickel finish with some scattered minor
flaking, high edge and back strap wear. The trigger guard has a smooth mottled gray patina with some
strong original case colors in protected areas. The grips are good with some moderate/heavy wear on the
left panel, a few minor dings and crisp checkering on the right panel. The markings and engraving are crisp
and clear. The action is fine.
Estimate: 5500 - 7500
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