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Lot 141
Merwin, Hulbert & Co 3rd Model .38 Pocket Revolver {ANT}
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Current Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.38 Merwin & Hulbert. 5.5” ribbed barrel. SN: 7752. Nickel finish, color casehardened hammer, checkered hard rubber grips. Barrel roll marked in two lines: “HOPKINS & ALLEN MFG. CO. NORWICH, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. JAN. 24/APR. 21, DEC. 15, 74. AUG. 3, 75. JULY 11, 76. APR. 17, 77. PAT’S MAR. 6, 77.” The first part of the lower line is quite weak. Lower left of frame marked “38 CAL.” Matching assembly numbers 25/627 on butt, on rear face of barrel web and on rear face of cylinder. Actual serail number, 7752, on frame under left grip. Fluted five chambered cylinder. Single action mechanism with spur trigger and square butt with factory lanyard ring.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx 2-Day Air shipping within the continental U.S.: $85 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Very Fine. Revolver retains most of the factory nickel finish with some flaked loss, primarily on the high and sharp edges and contact points, where some nickel has flaked. Hammer with strong traces of muted and dulled case colors. Markings mostly clear, although the first half of the lower line of the barrel mark is weak, due to a worn die or poor roll. Mechanically functional action. Bore about fine, mostly bright with scattered light pitting and strong rifling. Grips fine and crisp with some lightly scattered minor marks and mars.
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