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981
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$9,200.00
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ENGRAVED MERWIN & HULBERT ARMY SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). SN 22077. Nickel finish with 7″ rnd bbl, integral pinched blade front sight & a groove rear sight in top strap. It has typical, very fine Merwin & Hulbert factory engraving consisting of flower blossoms & Moorish patterns of about 65% coverage. Sideplate has stylized figure of a bull. Fitted with 2-pc smooth pearl grips with a lanyard ring in buttstrap. Assembly number “884” appears on left side of front grip strap, under the grip, on rear edge of cyl, on inside of bbl lug & in pencil on inside of both grips. These rare revolvers are seldom encountered with factory engraving and even more rarely encountered with condition. This one has both. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Possibly unfired, retaining virtually all of its orig factory finish with some minor spotting in cyl flutes & on sideplate. Front strap is lightly flaked and back strap shows light wear at heel. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore; grips are fine with lots of fire and some minor staining at left toe. 4-59198 JR19 (10,000-15,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |