Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Double Action Revolver, 32S&W /.32 MH​​ $4600

4600.00
Category
Firearms Handguns
Classification
No PAL Required
Action
Revolver
Condition
Excellent
Manufacturer
(other)
Caliber
32 S&W long
Model
Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame
Sight
open
Capacity
7
Hand
Right Handed or Ambidextrous

Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional antique revolver in ready to shoot like new condition ,very smooth action no PAL needed. Comes with FRT RCMP paperwork.

This one considered antique because it was originally chambered for .32 MH caliber but will accept 32S&W long as well.

This is the seven-shot, 32 caliber "medium frame" model in double action. The length of the cylinder differentiates it as a .32 Merwin caliber, whereas the shorter cylinder would identify it as .32 S&W although this model will chamber either of the two cartridges. It is in excellent condition, with bright nickel. The action and locking mechanism are excellent and tight, and the cylinder indexes and locks properly. The bore of the 5 1/2 inch barrel is excellent and bright, with sharp rifling. The grips are excellent and undamaged. The serial numbers match on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. SN 22440, excellent overall.

Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Medium Frame Double Action Revolver, 32S&W / .32 MH​​ All Merwin, Hulbert & Co. revolvers were actually manufactured by Hopkins & Allen of Norwich, CT, although they may be marked with a New York address. Joseph Merwin opened his gun store in New York City in 1859, with a few partners over the years - Merwin & Bray, Merwin & Simkins, then Merwin, Taylor & Simkins, and eventually Merwin & Hulbert. When Hulbert's half-brother joined the firm in 1872, the name became Merwin, Hulbert & Co. MH&Co were retailers only, and never manufactured or designed any of the guns bearing their name. Joseph Merwin had a 50% interest in Hopkins & Allen, and a seat on the board of directors, and for that reason it would have been logical to use the established manufacturing company to produce this line of guns. The design of them is unmistakable - the mechanism used to open the cylinder, load and unload cartridges, as well as the use of a folding hammer spur is all unique to the Merwin's. The company tried aggressively to secure government contracts for their large-caliber handguns. The guns are of excellent quality, probably the best Hopkins & Allen ever produced.

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