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Lot 142
Merwin, Hulbert & Co Double Action .32 Seven Shot Pocket Revolver {ANT}
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
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 |
.32 Merwin & Hulbert. 3.5” ribbed barrel. SN: 3624. Nickel finish, color casehardened hammer with folding spur, checkered hard rubber grips. Barrel roll marked in two lines: “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. NEW YORK U.S.A./APR. 17, 77. JUNE 15, 80. MAR. 14, 82. JAN. 9, 83.” Lower left of frame marked “32 CAL. 7 SHOT” Matching assembly numbers 30/049 on butt, on rear face of barrel web and on rear face of cylinder. Actual serail number, 3624, on frame under left grip. Right grip scratch numbered with serial number as well. Fluted seven chambered cylinder. Double action mechanism with folding hammer spur 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 nearly all of the factory nickel finish with some very minor loss. Hammer with traces of muted and dulled case colors. Markings clear and crisp throughout. Mechanically functional action. Bore fine, bright with some minor frosting and crisp rifling. Grips fine and crisp with some lightly scattered minor marks and mars.
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