1st/1st MERWIN, HULBERT& Co. ARMY REVOLVER in .44 MH with CARVED SNAKE & EAGLE IVORY GRIPS 1877

History always leaves us with the question what, when and where did you play your role ? however, I think with the case of early Merwin Army revolvers the Western Frontier was their role. Perhaps even more specific, the really harsh Frontier of the Southwest. Merwins’ were quite popular an many shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico, with many finding homes along the Texas Border. The carved Ivory grips were very popular with the Mexican Snake & Eagle, not to say they were not found throughout the West, but more in the Southwest Frontier. Serial No.566X is very colorful and fits the possibilities very well. It is ALL matching, with Assembly Number A3402 . ALL factory applied markings are clear: barrel address, serial number and assembly numbers. ALL parts are the factory original. SIGNIFICANT: ALL the working actions are 100% correct. That includes the twist and pull cartridge ejection system, closure of the revolver, cylinder rotation for loading, cocking and indexing, releasing to fire. This is a perfect mechanical Merwin, as it was designed. FINISH: there is about 30-35% original nickel present/ mostly on the frame, trigger guard, cylinder flutes and some on barrel. The balance is a soft gray patina with some darker gray , BUT untouched and natural. The Ivory grips are outstanding, original to the Merwin, and obtained that PERFECT mustard patina, with a extremely artistic rendering of the Snake & eagle perched on a Prickly Pear Cactus.
This Merwin exudes the charisma of the Western Frontier, a prized possession, and proud to show it off !!!